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
  • Its incumbent, Tony Thurmond, had a background in social work before running for various offices, but that kind of experience isn’t always the case.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • In the immense downtime between scenes during my visit this past September, the crew of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon trudges among plastic tents serving as makeshift production offices.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Local police departments and private vessels also responded, Crispen said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • According to a July 14 press release from CalHR, the recent pilot focused on hiring for Analyst I, Analyst II and Student Assistant positions in the participating departments.
    Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Dozens of mostly smaller law enforcement agencies have severed their ties to Flock in recent months.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Tunnel walks have evolved from viral social media moments into marketing platforms for luxury brands, agencies and media companies, giving athletes new ways to shape their identities, engage fans and expand brand visibility.
    Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • With each emergency, laws were enacted, bureaus created, budgets enlarged, and civil liberties restricted.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026
  • The double shooting is under investigation by the sheriff’s homicide and internal affairs bureaus.
    City News Service, Daily News, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Participants in the civil proceedings can hire private stenographers to maintain a record of what’s said, but their services can run thousands of dollars a day.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • If there are no Apple App Store services in 2276, our historical iPhone 17 Pro has another insurmountable problem.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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“Desks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desks. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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