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section of organization, area n.
area of interest, expertise n.

NOUN

section of organization, area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration agency area board branch bureau commission division office staff station unit

STRONG

arena beat canton circuit commune constituency force parish precinct quarter range subdivision territory tract ward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

NOUN

area of interest, expertise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration bureau business office province station

STRONG

activity assignment avocation bailiwick berth capacity class classification domain dominion duty field function incumbency jurisdiction line niche occupation realm responsibility slot specialty sphere spot vocation wing

WEAK

walk of life

Antonyms

STRONG

entertainment fun irresponsibility pastime

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departments

The State and Treasury departments announced they are leveling additional penalties against nine state-owned mining, metal and construction companies.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026

The rules will be enforced by Cal Fire in State Responsibility Areas, and by local fire authorities, such as city or county fire departments, in local responsibility areas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

CEO Michael Fiddelke, who took the helm in February, credited new product mixes and store updates in baby, toy and health departments, though he warned results might not remain so punchy in the new quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Can they hire new leaders of those departments, replace or remove without cause?

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

“Those fire departments are mainly volunteers,” says Gat.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart