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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“Former Lieutenant Governor Fairfax was recently served some paperwork associated with an upcoming court proceeding that apparently led to this incident last night,” Davis told reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Warsh’s paperwork, including his financial disclosures and committee questionnaire, has been submitted to the banking panel, clearing a large procedural hurdle.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Signals-intelligence firm HawkEye 360 filed its paperwork last week and plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HAWK”.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

He filed the paperwork for the dual listing in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As his father filled out the registration paperwork in the school office, Fadi gazed out the window at the students filing into the adjacent elementary school.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai