as in worker
a person who does very hard or dull work
they could only find work as laborers unloading cargo ships
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Recent Examples of laborer
Harris survived because his older sister, Rosa, worked as a slave laborer in the concentration camp outside of Dęblin.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Both were huge sums at a time when male farm laborers might make about 28 pounds annually if employed year-round.
—Will Glovinsky, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2024, only 18% of construction laborers and 8% of retail workers in California were represented by a union.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In their latest motion, Zeigler’s attorneys say that Marques’ and other judges over the years have overlooked Felton Thomas and Edward Williams — two Black laborers who testified against Zeigler at his 1976 trial — as culprits.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Both were huge sums at a time when male farm laborers might make about 28 pounds annually if employed year-round.
—Will Glovinsky, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2024, only 18% of construction laborers and 8% of retail workers in California were represented by a union.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In their latest motion, Zeigler’s attorneys say that Marques’ and other judges over the years have overlooked Felton Thomas and Edward Williams — two Black laborers who testified against Zeigler at his 1976 trial — as culprits.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laborer
Noun
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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
Noun
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During the colonial era, slaves were forcibly baptized here before being sold.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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The fears of robot uprising, from his perspective, are essentially the fears of slave revolt, of the working class seizing the means of production.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Laborer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laborer. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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