desks

plural of desk
as in offices
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization the city desk of a prominent newspaper

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Recent Examples of desks Instead of being in classrooms with whiteboards and desks, however, most sat on the floor in makeshift structures or tents. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 23 Sep. 2026 By the doorway to the catwalk two people sat toiling at desks, one hand-beading a piece of cloth and the other machine sewing a denim garment. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 That includes teachers learning how the students will interact with the curriculum, as well as the variety of perspectives filling the desks in the classroom. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Plus, its barrel hinge doubles as an ergonomic grip and an adjustable stand for hands-free viewing on desks or counters. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 But hundreds of flights were delayed, leaving travelers packed at re-booking desks. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026 All workstations include sit-stand desks, complemented by private phone booths for quiet focus within the open floor plan. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026 Traders gained access to sophisticated charting tools, studies, indicators, and other forms of technical analysis once largely confined to professional trading desks. — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 Each of the hotel’s 32 rooms and three deluxe suites are individually decorated with linen wallcoverings in blue or ochre, parquet floors, mahogany desks, and velvet drapes. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desks
Noun
  • Over the past few years, Dallas has been transformed into a hotbed for the financial services sector, with pledges for massive offices and headcounts coming from firms like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase.
    — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Barker suggested the box offices was also being impacted by a phenomenon set in motion by the pandemic and the rise of the platforms, which has resulted in audiences in their teens, 20s and 30s being exposed to wider cinema content.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The nationwide network is accessible to customers, which include police departments, and has been credited with helping solve crimes.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Requests for comment were sent to the departments named as defendants in the wide-ranging lawsuit.
    — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The policy could have affected legally present immigrants, Temporary Protected Status holders and DACA recipients, while burdening underfunded agencies and deterring families from seeking help.
    — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Its systems locate radio-frequency signals for customers that include US defense and intelligence agencies.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For stronger protection, consider a credit freeze with all three major bureaus.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Register fraud alerts with Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, the three main credit reporting bureaus.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Days passed without the administration providing Impacted Party 1 any traditional support services, that would have included time off.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The city now has just two crossings over Indian Creek, Stear said, and when the Swan Falls intersection is blocked by trains, emergency services are looking at detours spanning 2 miles or more.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Desks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desks. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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