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
In the Oval Office, a photo of Francis was mixed in with those of family members on Biden’s desk.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Brianna crossed the showroom floor, sat down on one of the black mesh desk chairs, and turned on the computers.
—Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
The internet has responded to an intern leaving special notes on employees' desks with a resounding call for them to be hired full-time.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
At the same time, a giggling Mathews threw out a hand to further stop the desk’s movement and Bertinelli collapsed onto the ground in laughter.
—EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
Brianna crossed the showroom floor, sat down on one of the black mesh desk chairs, and turned on the computers.
—Air Mail, 19 Apr. 2025
The internet has responded to an intern leaving special notes on employees' desks with a resounding call for them to be hired full-time.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
At the same time, a giggling Mathews threw out a hand to further stop the desk’s movement and Bertinelli collapsed onto the ground in laughter.
—EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desk
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The City Council sued and requested an injunction blocking the opening of the ICE office, arguing that the agents stationed there would gain access to databases and personal information and raised concerns about deportations within the prison without due process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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The amendment was ratified in 1951, in the wake of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s four terms in office.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Holy Name also has a maternal-fetal medicine department where high-risk practitioners are on-call should they be needed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dugan’s criminal complaint shows she has been charged with concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest, and obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a federal department or agency.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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During an April 22 press conference, FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the agency intends to revoke approvals for certain dyes and work alongside industry leaders to achieve elimination of the additives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The agreement also limits the company’s use of temporary agency workers.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The news agency noted the search for survivors had ended and the fire had been extinguished, citing the provincial radio and television bureau.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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One of them also said his father works for China's public security bureau, raising questions about whether the students had been tasked with collecting intelligence on their government's behalf.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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