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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
At the time of writing, no states host Tesla Robotaxis that can operate without the supervision of employees.
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Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Our top priority is always ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and partners.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In its lawsuit, Ryan LLC argued that the noncompete ban would inflict irreparable harm by enabling its employees to leave for the competition, potentially taking with them valuable skills and information gained on the job.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
To stem disruption, if a notable number of executives leave a company, transparent communication to customers and employees is key, Heller said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Just training employees on AI tools will only go so far.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Are federal employees still getting laid off?
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The Denver Post interviewed Vafeades and four other former employees about what the loss of their jobs means for them and their families.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Professors Miriam Schilbach from Maastricht University, Anja Baethge from the Medical School of Hamburg, and Thomas Rigotti from Joannes Gutenberg University tracked the work demands faced by 63 employees over the course of a month.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Our top priority is always ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and partners.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
In its lawsuit, Ryan LLC argued that the noncompete ban would inflict irreparable harm by enabling its employees to leave for the competition, potentially taking with them valuable skills and information gained on the job.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
To stem disruption, if a notable number of executives leave a company, transparent communication to customers and employees is key, Heller said.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Just training employees on AI tools will only go so far.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Are federal employees still getting laid off?
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The Denver Post interviewed Vafeades and four other former employees about what the loss of their jobs means for them and their families.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
Professors Miriam Schilbach from Maastricht University, Anja Baethge from the Medical School of Hamburg, and Thomas Rigotti from Joannes Gutenberg University tracked the work demands faced by 63 employees over the course of a month.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employees
workers
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The district says the money will help pay for a laundry list of programs, such as all-day kindergarten at all grade schools; the universal free breakfast program; pre-K centers; expanded career-technical education programs; and additional social workers, counselors and behavior specialists.—
Kevin Richert,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rather than rendering aid or notifying emergency personnel, Sellers told co-workers that a ‘woman fell in the parking lot’ and needed help.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Employees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employees. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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