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Definitions

agency

[ey-juhn-see] / ˈeɪ dʒən si /
NOUN
organization, often business-related
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bureau company department firm office
NOUN
power, instrumentality
Synonyms
STRONGEST
force operation organ
STRONG
action activity auspices channel efficiency influence instrument instrumentality intercession intervention means mechanism mediation medium vehicle work
Antonyms
STRONG
end idleness impotence inactivity inertia weakness

Example Sentences

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But Rom and his lawyer Tin Thanh Nguyen both expressed doubts the agency even tried to deport him directly to Cambodia, the only country where he has citizenship.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She's worked closely with an agency - Lumos Digital.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The agency opened an investigation in January 2025 following reports of crashes while the feature was in use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The agency reported a $9 billion loss during its last fiscal year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But it may have been the agency that suggested she head to the Newberry Library.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.