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
But for Warren Buffett, whose investing horizon stretches far beyond the trading desks of Wall Street, the question of interest rates plays a different role entirely.
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Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Lloyd Weil, Akron’s mayor, had declared a holiday, freeing from their desks and assembly lines those workers lucky enough to have jobs during the depths of the Great Depression.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But what kept the news desks busiest was bond market volatility, which could well spill over into next week.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Unless Congress acts, American fliers are once again left to fend for themselves—refreshing apps, queuing at customer-service desks, and hoping their next flight takes off on time.
—AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
To demonstrate what Hawthorne might have experienced, Rutherford lay between the desks where the attorneys sat.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Smaller digital photo frames are appropriate for display on desks or bedside tables, where larger ones may be used for events or entertaining.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
This size is ideal for displaying on bookshelves, coffee tables, desks, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Lloyd Weil, Akron’s mayor, had declared a holiday, freeing from their desks and assembly lines those workers lucky enough to have jobs during the depths of the Great Depression.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But what kept the news desks busiest was bond market volatility, which could well spill over into next week.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Unless Congress acts, American fliers are once again left to fend for themselves—refreshing apps, queuing at customer-service desks, and hoping their next flight takes off on time.
—AFAR Media, 5 Sep. 2025
To demonstrate what Hawthorne might have experienced, Rutherford lay between the desks where the attorneys sat.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Smaller digital photo frames are appropriate for display on desks or bedside tables, where larger ones may be used for events or entertaining.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
This size is ideal for displaying on bookshelves, coffee tables, desks, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desks
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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now the mood has darkened as nonprofits recruit lawyers and bolster the security of their offices and staff.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Jones detailed new de-icing equipment, dedicated crews, and a central dashboard so all departments can see in real-time how their decisions impact the entire network.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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An anonymous letter was mailed to local police and federal agencies, accusing individuals of gambling and triggering an investigation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Unlike many other kinds of loans, with mortgages, lenders tend to look at scores from all three bureaus.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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South Carolina has received a request for 40 troops, and Louisiana for 70 troops, according to spokespeople for those state's National Guard bureaus.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But now, without additional funding in the current session of Congress, the health program will deny new enrollments by 2027 and, ultimately, limit services for existing members.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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With that, Zoox will go up against Waymo, which currently covers the most ground with robotaxis in the US, with services in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Austin (the last two of which are operated in partnership with Uber).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Desks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desks. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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