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
The only thing left of Spirit's headquarters in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport is its former terminal, terminal 4, with its empty desks and ticket counters.
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Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Spirit’s check-in desks sat empty at its hub airports on Saturday morning, save for some notices informing customers of the closure, with little help on hand for travelers figuring out what to do next.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Eyuel Tafesse, room operations manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, finishes by lightly buffing cabinets, desks, and drawers to create a soft sheen, often using a polish with a subtle lemon scent that makes the room feel warmer.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Large companies like Google and Microsoft have worked to protect employees from musculoskeletal injury with on-site amenities such as standing desks and gyms that encourage movement throughout the day.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
For people angling for a longer-term stay, the desks built into window nooks, the dedicated children’s room with bunk beds, and the 16-seater dining table fit for a feast encourages getting comfortable in your temporary home.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
But here, the two staircases that lead from the marble foyer up to the check-in desks, restaurants, and bars have their own grandeur, something more restrained but still lavish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
After the ship was decommissioned, some of the ship's timber was then transformed into three desks by a master carpenter, with one presented to President Hayes by Queen Victoria, King Charles' great-great-great grandmother.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Kozak said workers slept on floors and desks, with Russian soldiers occupying key areas.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Spirit’s check-in desks sat empty at its hub airports on Saturday morning, save for some notices informing customers of the closure, with little help on hand for travelers figuring out what to do next.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Eyuel Tafesse, room operations manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, finishes by lightly buffing cabinets, desks, and drawers to create a soft sheen, often using a polish with a subtle lemon scent that makes the room feel warmer.
—Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Large companies like Google and Microsoft have worked to protect employees from musculoskeletal injury with on-site amenities such as standing desks and gyms that encourage movement throughout the day.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
For people angling for a longer-term stay, the desks built into window nooks, the dedicated children’s room with bunk beds, and the 16-seater dining table fit for a feast encourages getting comfortable in your temporary home.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
But here, the two staircases that lead from the marble foyer up to the check-in desks, restaurants, and bars have their own grandeur, something more restrained but still lavish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
After the ship was decommissioned, some of the ship's timber was then transformed into three desks by a master carpenter, with one presented to President Hayes by Queen Victoria, King Charles' great-great-great grandmother.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Kozak said workers slept on floors and desks, with Russian soldiers occupying key areas.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desks
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The mansion was originally built in 1919 as Torre Macaya, the family home of the Macayas, before becoming the offices of elite ad agency Ogilvy in the 1980s.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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In 23 states, including five presidential swing states, candidates who have denied election results are running for offices that will have a direct role in certifying future elections.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Noun
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While the losses would be spread across multiple departments including from public safety and county administrative positions, the county health system, and in particular Behavioral Health Services, is expected to experience the most profound effects of the cuts to budget and staffing.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
2 May 2026
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Among them is a proposal to expand mayoral authority, allow the mayor to reorganize city departments, transfer funds and personnel across agencies, and participate in council meetings.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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According to the report, auditors recommended the IFA appoint a chief internal auditor independent of other state agencies and establish a full-time internal audit program at the IFA.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Moratoriums were also imposed in 43 states and scores of cities, which lasted longer than the federal ban because states and cities have broader regulatory powers than federal agencies like the CDC.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Groups such as the National Agricultural Association, the American Farm Bureau Federation and 12 state farm bureaus have backed Monsanto’s petition to the Supreme Court.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Business Wire has about 30 bureaus worldwide and approximately 500 employees.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The new special protective services unit would fall under the State Patrol and act as a clearinghouse for security for the Legislature, from coordinating the personnel to assessing threats.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Quixote’s fleet, lighting and grip, production supplies and communications rental services will continue in New York and Los Angeles.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Desks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desks. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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