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
An American flag with a swastika was seen at the desk of one of Taylor's staffers, an Ohio politics blogger said.
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
At one point, Doechii’s preppy aesthetic extended to a schoolroom set that a select number of fans were brought onstage to be part of — and one lucky scholar at a moving desk received a nearly 30-second lap dance.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
An award-winning storyteller is returning to the anchor desk after a few years away.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Executive desks have large tabletops and several drawers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
At one point, Doechii’s preppy aesthetic extended to a schoolroom set that a select number of fans were brought onstage to be part of — and one lucky scholar at a moving desk received a nearly 30-second lap dance.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
An award-winning storyteller is returning to the anchor desk after a few years away.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Executive desks have large tabletops and several drawers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desk
Noun
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Style it with work pants and pointed-toe boots for an easy, office-ready outfit, or wear it with jeans and sneakers when heading out on brisk fall days.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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For a growing number of young people, success no longer means landing a corner office—it’s measured by clicks, followers, and going viral.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her department looks after 20 host families.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most people may be able to access flu vaccines at their local pharmacy, doctors office or even through certain public health departments.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Political parties, media brands, and government agencies turn out to be just a collection of individuals vulnerable to pressure and attack.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The agency attributed the quote to an unnamed spokesperson and did not respond to a request for clarification.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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John Magsam is the Northwest Arkansas bureau chief.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Created by law in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the bureau developed a reputation as an aggressive enforcer of fair lending and consumer protection laws.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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