as in office
a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
the city desk of a prominent newspaper
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Recent Examples of desk
From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the country’s nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the president’s desk.
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Kenneth Evans, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
During the next few weeks, The Star will publish stories that detail how fentanyl has engulfed local law enforcement with cases, many of which never end up on prosecutors’ desks for possible charges.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Vice President Harris will mark the final days of the Biden administration by signing her desk drawer in the ceremonial White House office Thursday afternoon, carrying on a tradition that began under former President John F. Kennedy.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
The check-in desk moved from the 19th floor to the first.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kenneth Evans, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
During the next few weeks, The Star will publish stories that detail how fentanyl has engulfed local law enforcement with cases, many of which never end up on prosecutors’ desks for possible charges.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
Vice President Harris will mark the final days of the Biden administration by signing her desk drawer in the ceremonial White House office Thursday afternoon, carrying on a tradition that began under former President John F. Kennedy.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
The check-in desk moved from the 19th floor to the first.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desk
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President-elect Donald J. Trump has made scores of promises that, if kept during his second term in office, would significantly reshape American life, culture, economics, politics and diplomacy.—
Michael D. Shear,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The abuse continued until Summers finally returned to the office, and the caller ordered Nix to leave.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Alexander Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on Shirley Drive on Saturday, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.—
Parker Mancino,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Thomas cited the department’s experience at Democratic and Republican national conventions.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Jan. 2025
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When cooking, the agency states, always keep a lid nearby.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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That shouldn’t change because of the Bears’ next head coach or what happens in free agency.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was also responding, its Nashville bureau said.—
Remy Tumin,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The law enforcement action followed a bureau investigation triggered by naval operatives' report on a group of Chinese citizens suspected of conducting surveillance under the guise of developing an autonomous vehicle.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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