He worked at the NSA.
Source: tatoeba (8293042)
Nsa
/ˈɛn.ɛs.eɪ/
Synonyms for "nsa" (10 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
casualfederal agency
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (5)
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: casual, federal agency, government agency, informal, intelligence agency.
- Sentence evidence is available for nsa, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, wordnet.
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 "nsa".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "nsa"
Keep "nsa" 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 "nsa" 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 "nsa", 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 "nsa" 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
7 entriesUnited States intelligence agencycontract clausedescriptive termfederal agencygovernment agencymodifierrestrictive covenant
More specific
8 entriescustomer solicitation banemployee solicitation baninformation assuranceno-strings-attached datingno-strings-attached relationshipsignals intelligenceunconditional agreementunconditional offer
Collocations
11 entriesNSA encryptionNSA programNSA surveillancecryptanalysis programinformation securityno-strings-attached arrangementno-strings-attached dealno-strings-attached grantno-strings-attached offerno-strings-attached relationshipsignals intelligence
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesNational Security Agencyno-strings-attachednessnon solicitation agreements
Translations
2 translations across 2 languages.
Russian
1 entries- АНБ name (initialism: National Security Agency)
Spanish
1 entries- NSA name (initialism: National Security Agency)
Sample sentences
6 total sentences available.
The NSA and the CIA use a global network of spies and informants.
Source: tatoeba (8567662)
"The CIA is spying on me." "Correct. Who else?" "The FBI." "And who else?" "The NSA." "Who else? Think outside the box." "The GRU?" "Yes, good, but what about non-governmental?" "Thousands of corporations are spying on me." "Good. You understand."
Source: tatoeba (11934781)
He'll hand over the data to the NSA.
Source: tatoeba (12949736)
Showing 4 of 6 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "nsa"?
Closest matches include casual, federal agency, government agency, informal, intelligence agency.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "nsa"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.