He is something in the FBI.
Source: tatoeba (288671)
Fbi
/ˈɛf.biː.aɪ/
Synonyms for "fbi" (112 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (23)
Strong matches (33)
fbi agentfcafccfdafedfederalfederal aviation agencyfederal communications commissionfederal maritime commissionfederal power commissionfpcftcg mang-mangaogeneral accounting officegeneral services administrationgestapogovernment printing officegsa
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highway patrolhotel detectivehouse detectivehouse dickiccindian claims commissioninquiry agentinterpolinterstate commerce commissioninvestigatorlaw enforcement agency
Noun(2 words)
federal bureau of investigationlaw enforcement agency
Related words (56)
library of congressmilitary policemountiesmpmvdnarcnasanational mediation boardnational science foundationnational security councilnkvdnlrbnsfoeoogpuoperativepanama canal companyplainclothesmanpolicepolice detective
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police forcepolitical policeposseprivate detectiveprivate investigatorprovincial policerailroad retirement boardrcmprevenuerriot policescotland yardsecsecret policesecret servicesecurity forcesherlock holmesshore patrolsleuthsmithsonian institutionspspecial policestate policestore detectivet mant-mantactical policetennessee valley authoritytreasury agenttroopertrooperstvausiavavigilance committeevigilantes
Noun(1 words)
short form
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acronym, aec, agency, appalachian regional commission, atomic energy commission.
- Sentence evidence is available for fbi, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, wordnet, 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 "fbi".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fbi"
Keep "fbi" 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 "fbi" 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 "fbi", 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 "fbi" 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
4 entriesMore specific
3 entriesCollocations
6 entriesFBI agentFBI field officeFBI headquartersFBI investigationfederal bureaufederal law enforcement
Inflections
2 entriesFBI'sFBIs
Sample sentences
13 total sentences available.
An efficient FBI agent does not make any bones about carrying out his duties.
Source: tatoeba (324459)
The FBI secretly bugged the mobster's hangout.
Source: tatoeba (560343)
He's an important person in the FBI.
Source: tatoeba (612868)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fbi"?
Closest matches include acronym, aec, agency, appalachian regional commission, atomic energy commission.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fbi"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.