Where's the nearest travel agency?
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Agency
/ˈeɪ.d͡ʒən.si/
Synonyms for "agency" (270 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (54)
Noun(22 words)
bureaumeansofficepowerabilityact independentlyactionactivityagentagentialityagenticnessagentshipaucauthoritybehalfbrokeragebureausbureauxcapabilitycapacity
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actionactivityagentagentshipantecedentassignmentatelierauthorityauthorizationbarbershopbarterbarteringbeauty parlorbeauty shopbenchbrevetbrokeragebutcher shopbuying and sellingcare
Adjective(2 words)
agential roleagentic behavior
Strong matches (81)
conductconsignmentcorporationcuredealingdelegated authoritydelegationdeputationdeputyshipdeskdeterminantdevicedevolutiondevolvementdirectiondisplacementdoing businessdrivingembassyempowerment
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energyentrustingentrustmenterrandestablishmentexchangeexecutionexecutorshipexequaturexerciseexpedientfacilityfactorfactorshipfirmforcefull powerfunctioninggeargive-and-takegoing betweenhandhandlinghorse tradinghouseinstallation
Noun(29 words)
delegacydepartmentdepartmentsdevicedirectoratesdolempoweringfbifccfdafdicfederal agencyfederal authorityfederal bureaufemafhafincenfirmforcefreedom to choose
Adjective(6 words)
foreign bureaufrench agencefrench institutionfrench organismegerman agenturindividual autonomy
Related words (135)
institutioninstrumentinstrumentalityinstrumentationintercessioninterchangeintermediaryintermediationinterventionjobbingjurisdictionlegationlicenselieutenancyloftmachinerymanagementmandatemanipulationmean
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meansmechanismmediationmediummerchandisingministrymissionoccupationofficeoperancyoperationorganorganizationparlorperformanceperformingplenipotentiary powerpowerpower of attorneypower to actpracticeprocurationproxypurviewquid pro quorecourseregencyregentshipreplacementrepresentationresortresponsibilityretailingrunningserviceshopsteeringstudiosubrogationsubstitutionsupersedencesupersedingsuperseduresupersessionsupplantationsupplantingsupplantmentswappingsweatshopswitchtasktit for tattooltradetradingtraffickingtrusttrusteeshipumbrellavehiclevicarious authorityvicariousnessvoicewarrantwheeling and dealingwholesalingworkwork sitework spaceworkbenchworkhouseworkingworking spaceworkingsworkplaceworkroomworkshopworktable
Noun(30 words)
issuerjinnministriesmore controllablemost agenticnational government departmentnoaanpaogilvyoperationorganized government agencypatient autonomypublic works departmentrepresentationright to self determinationsanitation servicesself determinationself-efficaciousnesssocial organizationsocial-security program administration
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Adjective(4 words)
national government bodypersonal autonomypolitical institutionsstrong governmental oversight
Verb(2 words)
participate in decision makingrepresent clients
Determiner(1 words)
the whole entity
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bureau, means, office, power, ability.
- Sentence evidence is available for agency, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "agency".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "agency"
Keep "agency" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "agency" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "agency", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "agency" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesactionactivenessactivityadministrative bodyadministrative unitbusinessbusiness concernbusiness organisationbusiness organizationcapabilityconcerneffectuationenterpriseimplementationinstitutionorganization
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More specific
10 entriesautonomyemployment agencyfederal agencyindependencepublic agencyregulatory agencyself determinationstate agencytalent agencytravel agency
Collocations
6 entriesadvertising agencyagency contractagency feepublic agencytalent agencytravel agency
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
22 total sentences available.
"Manpower" is the world's largest temp agency.
Source: tatoeba (32303)
Does she come from the agency that sent the last temporary I had?
Source: tatoeba (56785)
We'll need a head hunting agency to find the right man for this executive position.
Source: tatoeba (58561)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "agency"?
Closest matches include bureau, means, office, power, ability.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "agency"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.