jobbers

Definition of jobbersnext
plural of jobber
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Noun
  • The region has some of the world’s longest working hours, with laborers there often clocking more than 2,000 hours a year compared to around 1,700 in the US, and close to 1,400 in Germany.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
  • Charlotte doesn’t have nearly enough skilled laborers to meet the demand for future transportation projects, according to a report presented at a City Council committee meeting on Monday.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick is expected to be released on May 22 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • There are many ways to buy gold coins online, but a few retailers shine for customer service, affordable shipping and ease of use.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Brown recalled LeBron scoring roughly 24 straight points, and when the Pistons called a timeout, one of Brown’s assistants suggested the head coach take control of a huddle LeBron had in command.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
  • The Steelers also hired a number of former Green Bay assistants, including offensive line coach James Campen, who has a strong relationship with Rodgers.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Glen Cove merchants say beaches bring business, and the timing is ideal, since warm weather is coming.
    Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 15 May 2026
  • The Patriots cannot be called schedule merchants in 2026.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • But the occupant of the Oval Office doesn’t want his underlings engaging in self-promotion and vindictive lawsuits.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
  • And all the while underlings scrambled madly for a correct number.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Using beneficial nematodes is a safe, natural way to protect your garden from grubs without using synthetic chemicals.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
  • These insects, in turn, prey on common potato pests, including Colorado potato beetle grubs and aphids.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • Besides those figures holding mufflers and tires, others were outfitted as cowboys, Indians, lumberjacks (often known as Paul Bunyans), astronauts, chefs, dentists, golfers, hot dog vendors, race-car drivers, pirates and service-station attendants.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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“Jobbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobbers. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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