as in office
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the city desk of a prominent newspaper
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Recent Examples of desk
So many pieces are marked down today, including this Flexispot standing desk, which PEOPLE slotted in the number-one spot for the category during our test.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Two of the fixtures are aimed at a craft/desk area, and the other two will provide soft lighting over the two single beds.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The desk has maps and information about Louisville and 24-hour valet service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Two of the fixtures are aimed at a craft/desk area, and the other two will provide soft lighting over the two single beds.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The desk has maps and information about Louisville and 24-hour valet service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desk
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The prosecutor's office said a 16-year-old boy from Sayreville was arrested and charged with acts of juvenile delinquency which if committed by an adult would constitute murder, weapons charges and armed riot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Each president's portrait is accompanied by a placard describing events during their time in office, including Clinton's impeachment.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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According to the department, Sutton currently faces three counts of resisting an officer, two counts of public intimidation, two counts of battery of a police officer, one count of disturbing the peace and one count of criminal trespassing.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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In October the agency fined the police department $153,000 and the sheriff’s office $184,000 for violations related to Rodarte’s death.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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To date, the agency has investigated 408 fatal incidents resulting in 454 deaths on Arkansas highways, state police records say.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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The company was also working with Transport for London on a double-decker electric bus, but the agency has yet to place an order.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Ritter, whose tourism bureau Visit Lauderdale has sponsored the festival since 2023, agrees.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Attackers may pose as the healthcare provider, an insurer or a credit bureau.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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