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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They avoid anything official at all costs, anything that involves paperwork.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The former “Diff’rent Strokes” actor, 60, filed paperwork asking to end his marriage Tuesday in Arizona, Us Weekly reported Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Tesla stock is up almost 3% in afternoon action on Wednesday after Musk’s SpaceX reportedly filed confidential paperwork for an initial public offering.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Because SpaceX filed its paperwork confidentially, as is customary these days, most investors will have to wait until closer to the IPO to see the company’s financial performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Uncle Jet and Nali were filling out registration paperwork while Nathan rested his head against Uncle Jet’s firm shoulder.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young