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
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports.
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Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
On the international desk, some editors have told correspondents not to accept some assignments that would take them to dangerous spots abroad after Sunday, according to three Post journalists with direct knowledge of events.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
The House, which returns to Washington on Monday, would then need to pass the legislation and send it to Trump’s desk for his signature.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The main entrance is on the street level, while the check-in desk is downstairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
On the international desk, some editors have told correspondents not to accept some assignments that would take them to dangerous spots abroad after Sunday, according to three Post journalists with direct knowledge of events.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 30 Jan. 2026
The House, which returns to Washington on Monday, would then need to pass the legislation and send it to Trump’s desk for his signature.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The main entrance is on the street level, while the check-in desk is downstairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desk
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The sheriff's office has asked the public to contact 520-351-4900 with any information.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff's office said investigators weren't able to speak with the parents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Nanos and the sheriff's department did not return requests for comment.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although the department’s immigration push has been infused with tens of billions of dollars in funds from legislation Congress passed last year, a shutdown of operations could affect other parts of the department’s budget, including TSA and FEMA.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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It is made available to other agencies as needed about 200 days out of the year, usually for a fee to cover the cost of operations.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Resident Tundra King, a former law enforcement officer, said the Sheriff’s Office has multiple advantages, including its SWAT team, bomb squad and detective bureau.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The bureau’s American Community Survey this week released its estimates about demographics, housing, employment and other topics covering the most recent five-year period, from 2020 through 2024; the survey also publishes estimates representing single-year periods.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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