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
Some financial giants, including JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, have launched blockchain networks and crypto trading desks in response to the growing popularity of digital currencies.
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
On April 7, lawmakers in Maryland, where Democrats control the state legislature, passed an EPR bill, which is now on Governor Wes Moore’s (D) desk.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the library was Gino Severini’s Danseuse (1915), which was placed by Anne’s desk.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
When someone calls the federal marketplace 800 number with coverage problems, the inquiry probably winds up on a caseworker's desk, said one affected caseworker.
—Julie Appleby, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
On April 7, lawmakers in Maryland, where Democrats control the state legislature, passed an EPR bill, which is now on Governor Wes Moore’s (D) desk.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In the library was Gino Severini’s Danseuse (1915), which was placed by Anne’s desk.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
When someone calls the federal marketplace 800 number with coverage problems, the inquiry probably winds up on a caseworker's desk, said one affected caseworker.
—Julie Appleby, NPR, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desk
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The Marvel pic is contributing to the continuing boom in moviegoing currently underway at the box office, with ticket sales for the weekend up 95 percent over least year when Marvel sat on the sidelines and The Fall Guy kicked off summer to disappointing results.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2025
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The feeling of perhaps uncovering a great secret, which Ruth’s face had given her for a moment in the hallway outside Thalia’s office, had deserted her.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The College For Creative Studies Fashion Design Program is recognized as the largest and most equipped fashion accessory design department in the United States.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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An email sent in March from a former employee in the finance department to top management which was reviewed by The Times said MBN had $8 million in its accounts, including $4.7 million that could have been used to cover unused annual leave and partial severance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The agency said no other wildlife impacts have yet been reported.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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What may give pause are the large cuts that Kennedy has instituted across HHS agencies, which include substantial reductions in funding for HIV prevention, as reported by Politico.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The news agency noted the search for survivors had ended and the fire had been extinguished, citing the provincial radio and television bureau.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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One of them also said his father works for China's public security bureau, raising questions about whether the students had been tasked with collecting intelligence on their government's behalf.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Desk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desk. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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