as in workforce
a body of persons at work or available for work
the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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Recent Examples of labor force
Number two: Family members, in particular women, are going to be more likely to fall out of the labor force in order to provide uncompensated care.
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Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 5 May 2025
According to one estimate, 83 percent of the country’s labor force works in jobs that are out of tax collectors’ sight, including as hairdressers, maids, street sellers and drivers.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 4 May 2025
The size of the labor force ticked up to 171 million people, and the labor force participation rate increased for the second straight month to 62.6 percent.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 2 May 2025
Unemployment in 2022 and 2023 was marginally lower than in 2019, for example—no small feat given the COVID-19 pandemic that had transpired in the years between—and unemployment ticked up only in 2024, largely because of higher labor force participation.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 5 May 2025
According to one estimate, 83 percent of the country’s labor force works in jobs that are out of tax collectors’ sight, including as hairdressers, maids, street sellers and drivers.
—Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 4 May 2025
The size of the labor force ticked up to 171 million people, and the labor force participation rate increased for the second straight month to 62.6 percent.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 2 May 2025
Unemployment in 2022 and 2023 was marginally lower than in 2019, for example—no small feat given the COVID-19 pandemic that had transpired in the years between—and unemployment ticked up only in 2024, largely because of higher labor force participation.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor force
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Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the measure would reduce global workforce by 15% and lead to the closure of seven vehicle plants.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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About 2,000 full-time staff have left the agency since President Donald Trump took office in January, a loss of roughly one-third of the agency’s full-time workforce.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Oversee lodging operations, manage the staff and keep the guests happy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Andonovski and his staff brought a few tactical wrinkles for Friday’s match.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Despite being 100 meters from the sea, seawater reaches the beach through underground tunnels, resulting in a natural saltwater pool.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Some pools are reserved exclusively for adults, and others cater to families.—
Kareema Bee,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The critical issue of retention of key personnel is also vital.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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In addition, a league source told The Sacramento Bee the Kings will retain vice president of player personnel Phil Jabour, vice president of player development Paul Johnson and vice president of basketball engagement Alvin Gentry.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20force. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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