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 Wall Street trading desks use algorithms to scan for specific signals and execute trades automatically. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Below, take a look at what knits editors are stuffing into their bag before heading out the door—or simply leaving at their desks all summer long. Fred Sahai, Vogue, 16 July 2026 Plus, the stock market had a big rebound from its Iran war lows, while oil prices and bonds whipsawed — an ideal backdrop for Goldman's trading desks, which thrive on volatility. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026 Though volatile markets can cause anxiety for individual investors, high-speed Wall Street trading desks can take advantage of the wild gyrations. ABC News, 14 July 2026 Critically, that reorganization spending didn’t ramp up until the mid-1990s, a full decade after PCs hit desks. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 July 2026 For example, if your style leans toward an antique, maximalist look, search for Victorian-era secretary desks with a dark wood stain and ornate scrollwork. Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 Statues and murals featuring players, stadiums, and schedules lined the walls, while desks were decorated with the colors and memorabilia of favorite clubs and national teams. Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 Storage is clever, with cubbies, peg walls, and fold-down desks (Executive Kings offer full desks). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
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Noun
  • In a county full of Republican voters, Democrats hold most partisan offices.
    Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 21 July 2026
  • What’s more, companies that focus on AI are looking at relatively large offices.
    Bloomberg News, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • As trial evidence accumulates, expect state health departments, Medicare wellness materials and Alzheimer’s advocacy groups to point more explicitly toward berries, tea and apples.
    Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • Medicare continues to pay significantly more for identical outpatient services in hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) than in independent physician offices or ambulatory surgery centers.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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  • The entire industry has struggled to converge in the way credit-rating agencies generally do.
    Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Bigger picture But ultimately, many of these debris concerns could be mitigated with more responsible behaviors from space agencies and launch providers, Sorge said.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Register fraud alerts with Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, the three main credit reporting bureaus.
    Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • With each emergency, laws were enacted, bureaus created, budgets enlarged, and civil liberties restricted.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Experts agree that allowing external services to access Apple’s and Google’s operating systems could be dangerous for security and user privacy.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • This home’s location, which is near the Farmington line, means that services and businesses in the Farmington and Unionville areas, as well as those in Avon and Canton, are just minutes away.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

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“Desks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desks. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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