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also employe
as in worker
one who works for another for wages or a salary
an employer who was loved and admired by generations of employees
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Recent Examples of employee
On Wednesday, a worker with one of the state contractors hired to operate the detention center said tents were already being dismantled, speed bumps around the facility had been removed and employees had turned in their uniforms.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Over time, declining enrollment will put the district under pressure to reduce the number of employees and close schools.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The Morrison branch has 17 full-time and 273 part-time employees, the YMCA confirmed Wednesday.
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Diamond Vences,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
One of the biggest single costs was paying the staff which peaked at an average of 454 monthly employees.
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Christian Sylt,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for employee
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Over time, declining enrollment will put the district under pressure to reduce the number of employees and close schools.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The Morrison branch has 17 full-time and 273 part-time employees, the YMCA confirmed Wednesday.
—
Diamond Vences,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
One of the biggest single costs was paying the staff which peaked at an average of 454 monthly employees.
—
Christian Sylt,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for employee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employee
worker
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In reality, though, most workers don’t get to retire on their own terms.
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Protests, backed by workers unions, farmers and supporters of former President Evo Morales, are demanding Paz resign.
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“Employee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employee. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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