paperwork

[pey-per-wurk] / ˈpeɪ pərˌwɜrk /

NOUN

office work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

filing

STRONG

administration typing

WEAK

desk work inside work

Example Sentences

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Elon Musk’s rocket company is expected to make its IPO paperwork public next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In February, it was acquired by another of Musk’s companies, SpaceX, which plans to file paperwork for an initial public offering as soon as this week, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The agency announced Friday that Donald Do was arrested and charged with submitting false paperwork in an attempt to obtain a permit that would enable him to ship wild and protected turtles to Asia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The couple had gathered documentation about their marriage, work, and status, according to paperwork her attorney provided the BBC.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But why would I make up miracles about paperwork?

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri