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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The same name was repeatedly given to us on Hexthorpe Road by locals, including workers at the shop, but it is not mentioned on any official paperwork for the premises.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

OpenAI on Monday confidentially filed paperwork for its IPO and is reportedly targeting to raise more than $60 billion, but the company said it had not determined when it would begin listing on public markets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Having all the paperwork done, such as a will or a list of passwords, isn’t helpful if the person left to do the administrative tasks doesn’t know where to find it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Confirming it truly is the year of the Big IPO, OpenAI disclosed it confidentially filed paperwork to go public.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

All the paperwork about him was still in Arnold’s house.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen