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
Some financial giants, including JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, have launched blockchain networks and crypto trading desks in response to the growing popularity of digital currencies.
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
On April 7, lawmakers in Maryland, where Democrats control the state legislature, passed an EPR bill, which is now on Governor Wes Moore’s (D) desk.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the library was Gino Severini’s Danseuse (1915), which was placed by Anne’s desk.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
When someone calls the federal marketplace 800 number with coverage problems, the inquiry probably winds up on a caseworker's desk, said one affected caseworker.
—Julie Appleby, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
On April 7, lawmakers in Maryland, where Democrats control the state legislature, passed an EPR bill, which is now on Governor Wes Moore’s (D) desk.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the library was Gino Severini’s Danseuse (1915), which was placed by Anne’s desk.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
When someone calls the federal marketplace 800 number with coverage problems, the inquiry probably winds up on a caseworker's desk, said one affected caseworker.
—Julie Appleby, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desk
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The feeling of perhaps uncovering a great secret, which Ruth’s face had given her for a moment in the hallway outside Thalia’s office, had deserted her.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Trump's aggressive trade stance has cascaded through the global economy since his return to office in January, and the 90-day pause was unveiled after fears of recession and inflation sent financial markets into a tailspin, Reuters said in a report from Washington. Follow me on Twitter.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The College For Creative Studies Fashion Design Program is recognized as the largest and most equipped fashion accessory design department in the United States.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Educational opportunities often appear in other commercial deals with universities, including in apparel deals between athletic departments and companies like Nike and Adidas.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 May 2025
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The agency said no other wildlife impacts have yet been reported.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Healthy people infected with salmonella usually experience several symptoms, such as fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the federal agency said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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All no-knock warrants will be served by SWAT officers after approval from a bureau chief and a Cook County judge, according to the department.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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In: United States Department of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. RFK Jr. Alexander Tin Alexander Tin is a digital reporter for CBS News based in the Washington, D.C. bureau.—
Alexander Tin
May 8,
CBS News,
8 May 2025
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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