1
as in laborers
a person who does very hard or dull work
a champion of the rights of the farm workers who pick the nation's fruits and vegetables
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2
as in employes
one who works for another for wages or a salary
a factory owner who is known for his fair and generous treatment of his workers
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Recent Examples of workers
Portugal has been a hotspot for digital nomads, luring foreign remote workers with friendly visa policies, a better quality of life, and a lower cost of living.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Masses of federal workers face going unpaid until funding is restored.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Only 30 to 35 workers, many of whom have been brought in from other Vail slopes, are now on the mountain, compared to the more than 100 that usually operate in the area, the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association said.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Someone left the two puppies in front of the shelter’s door while workers were on a lunch break, according to social media posts.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
This new economic reality may force many to reevaluate their commuting habits, as tolls can add up to a substantial expense, affecting workers' disposable income.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Masses of federal workers face going unpaid until funding is restored.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Only 30 to 35 workers, many of whom have been brought in from other Vail slopes, are now on the mountain, compared to the more than 100 that usually operate in the area, the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association said.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Someone left the two puppies in front of the shelter’s door while workers were on a lunch break, according to social media posts.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
This new economic reality may force many to reevaluate their commuting habits, as tolls can add up to a substantial expense, affecting workers' disposable income.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workers
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This structure, along with Structure II (likely a checkpoint or guard post), was part of the police and guard infrastructure surrounding the laborers’ settlements.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the manufacturing, construction and electrical trades, there's a dearth of talent as skilled laborers age out of the workforce without being replaced by younger workers.—
Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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There are plenty of roles available if Harry wants to work inside Disneyland or Disney California Adventure as a cast member, Disney parlance for employees.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The closures – and layoffs of 900 corporate employees – are part of a $1 billion restructuring plan.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Workers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workers. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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