as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks
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Recent Examples of manpower
The culprit at the time was determined to not be related to the technology but to insufficient manpower.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Chicago Fire Department The Chicago Fire Department raised a still-and-box alarm for more equipment and manpower.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Since federal agencies lack the manpower to impose the hemp ban at thousands of stores nationwide, enforcement likely would rely largely on state regulators and local police, which could be a challenge.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Beyond defense technology and robust spending on national security, the Finnish military excels in sheer manpower and willingness to fight.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
Altar Stone = manpower The latest study builds on earlier findings that ruled out glaciers as the sole means of transport, supporting the conclusion that a group of Neolithic individuals ventured out into the wild unknown to source and transport this stone using nothing but human power.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
But the sheer scale of the investigation, the months of manpower, the extensive surveillance, the digital forensics, the interagency coordination, the prosecutorial intensity, reveals something else as well, that our justice system does not operate on a single track.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Instead of productivity-sapping duplication, two enormous utilities presently serving Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia will combine to expand their capabilities by combining the machines, manpower and thought formerly compromised by two businesses working apart.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Chicago Fire Department The Chicago Fire Department raised a still-and-box alarm for more equipment and manpower.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Since federal agencies lack the manpower to impose the hemp ban at thousands of stores nationwide, enforcement likely would rely largely on state regulators and local police, which could be a challenge.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Beyond defense technology and robust spending on national security, the Finnish military excels in sheer manpower and willingness to fight.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026
Altar Stone = manpower The latest study builds on earlier findings that ruled out glaciers as the sole means of transport, supporting the conclusion that a group of Neolithic individuals ventured out into the wild unknown to source and transport this stone using nothing but human power.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
The Ukrainian approach is born of a manpower crisis, where a smaller population has been ravaged by a devastating toll from four years of Russian invasion.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
But the sheer scale of the investigation, the months of manpower, the extensive surveillance, the digital forensics, the interagency coordination, the prosecutorial intensity, reveals something else as well, that our justice system does not operate on a single track.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Instead of productivity-sapping duplication, two enormous utilities presently serving Florida, the Carolinas and Virginia will combine to expand their capabilities by combining the machines, manpower and thought formerly compromised by two businesses working apart.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
Noun
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The offense has been a disaster, the pitching staff has sustained some key injuries and the club has spent the first two months struggling to keep its head above water.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Times staff writers Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon and Andrew Khouri contributed to this report.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The total workforce across the public research university based in Golden is about 1,600 people, so around 16 employees lost their jobs, said Emilie Rusch, a spokesperson for Mines.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The feeling of financial stability eludes many Americans right now, says Guy Berger, workforce economist-in-residence at employer education benefits platform Guild.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Incident types are numbered 1-5 — a type 1 incident is a large, complex wildfire affecting people and critical infrastructure, a type 5 incident is a small wildfire with few personnel involved.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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As of June 9, the Cal Fire unit is expected to have 15 engines, 12 hand crews, seven dozers and seven water tenders and about 265 total personnel assigned to the incident.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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There's a heated outdoor pool and hot tub at the base of the mountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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This home is in a building that offers amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, a wine storage and tasting room, a golf simulator, and a private cinema.—
Kim Quillen,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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