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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
Some Netflix employees staged a walkout in 2021 over Chappelle's special, but the streamer stood by him.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
As the lockout of union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery continues, BP and the United Steelworkers 7-1 remain at odds, even as national officials push for employees to return to work.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings became known for implementing a unique and controversial culture of radical transparency, where employee evaluations are brutally candid and average performances can be grounds for termination.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Lacaille was never an employee of the company, the owner said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
As the lockout of union workers at the BP Whiting Refinery continues, BP and the United Steelworkers 7-1 remain at odds, even as national officials push for employees to return to work.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings became known for implementing a unique and controversial culture of radical transparency, where employee evaluations are brutally candid and average performances can be grounds for termination.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Lacaille was never an employee of the company, the owner said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for employee
worker
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The hospitality union represents roughly 2,000 workers at the arena, potentially disrupting one of the biggest sporting events in the world.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Employee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employee. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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