as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
we finally have enough personnel to start that big project
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Recent Examples of personnel
For a coach who thinks running the ball is for squares and suckers, that’s not exactly adapting one’s philosophy to fit your personnel.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Establishing our own public safety departments allows Deerfield Beach to attract, retain and train personnel who reflect our community’s values and priorities while maintaining control over our long-term financial future.
—Michael Hudak, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Among other things, the group succeeded in changing the city’s promotional exam system by requiring the city to provide notice of personnel exams and to publish a list of study materials.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Multiple scouts joined executive vice president Stephen Jones, vice president of player personnel Will McClay and more on a trip to the annual scouting event to further evaluate the talent in the upcoming draft class.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Establishing our own public safety departments allows Deerfield Beach to attract, retain and train personnel who reflect our community’s values and priorities while maintaining control over our long-term financial future.
—Michael Hudak, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Among other things, the group succeeded in changing the city’s promotional exam system by requiring the city to provide notice of personnel exams and to publish a list of study materials.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
Multiple scouts joined executive vice president Stephen Jones, vice president of player personnel Will McClay and more on a trip to the annual scouting event to further evaluate the talent in the upcoming draft class.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personnel
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Labor secretary's staff members probed A member of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's security detail with whom she has been accused of having a romantic relationship has been placed on administrative leave during a misconduct investigation, two people familiar with the matter said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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But since then Boston has loaded up, with Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suarez, Sonny Gray and Bello expected to lead a staff that could rank among the game’s elite.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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In its early years, the Guardians organized for improved working conditions that included salary, equipment, greater manpower, fostering better relationships between the community and the police, and access to advancement opportunities within the department.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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All of the agencies listed poured many hours of manpower, involving many resources in the hope of positive outcome.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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That represents about 4% of the company’s workforce.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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The academy is designed to help build a workforce capable of supporting in-production quantum systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personnel. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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