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also employes
as in workers
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 employees
In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.
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Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
According to police, the man removed the skimming device and placed it in his pants, fleeing the store after being confronted by loss prevention employees.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
While employers are responsibile to create workplace conditions that support mental health and overall well-being—versus contributing to burnout and anxiety—employees also share responsibility to protect their own well-being.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Plans called for converting the site into a detention facility capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees and supporting roughly 2,500 employees.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Cibrowski announced to employees in April that the network was planning a new leadership structure for its international coverage, with the introduction of a foreign editor role.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
The report’s headline finding—claiming that just six per cent of federal employees work full time in their offices—was quickly debunked.
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Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Both Gillis and Menon are SpaceX employees.
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Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.
—
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
According to police, the man removed the skimming device and placed it in his pants, fleeing the store after being confronted by loss prevention employees.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
While employers are responsibile to create workplace conditions that support mental health and overall well-being—versus contributing to burnout and anxiety—employees also share responsibility to protect their own well-being.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Plans called for converting the site into a detention facility capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees and supporting roughly 2,500 employees.
—
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Cibrowski announced to employees in April that the network was planning a new leadership structure for its international coverage, with the introduction of a foreign editor role.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
The report’s headline finding—claiming that just six per cent of federal employees work full time in their offices—was quickly debunked.
—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Both Gillis and Menon are SpaceX employees.
—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employees
workers
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The facilities can create thousands of jobs for construction workers and generate significant revenue for local governments due to sales and property taxes.
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The highland Indigenous and rural workers' groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.
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“Employees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employees. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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