manpower

noun

Definition of manpowernext
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 In other words, Syrsky takes a manpower-first approach to warfare, while Fedorov takes a technology-first approach to warfare. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026 These assessments, which are standard procedure for the Defense Department, cover everything from mission goals and manpower requirements to logistical hurdles and potential risks. — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 Air Force personnel at Warner Robins will also test how autonomous systems can support aircraft readiness without increasing manpower demands. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Singapore’s AVs can alleviate manpower constraints by taking over routine and repetitive work. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Closing the Manhattan Bridge, diverting traffic, and managing the safety of staging a zombie apocalypse downtown required the cooperation and manpower of multiple agencies with their own sets of pressing priorities and responsibilities. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 June 2026 Ukraine faces its own manpower problems and must resort to similar infiltration tactics to push back Russian lines. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Every fuel truck destroyed, ammunition convoy disrupted or logistics hub struck forces Russian commanders to expend additional time, resources and manpower simply maintaining battlefield operations. — Hunter Lacroix, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026 The military did not have the experience or manpower to maintain camps with large POW populations. — Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
  1. staff
  2. workforce
  3. personnel
  4. pool
Noun
  • The exhibit starts past the old castle-like entrance to the water park, where staff check identification.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • His departure left a significant hole in Toronto's coaching staff, but his impact has continued to resonate with players who worked alongside him.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of staff
Noun
  • Additional workforce initiatives were included in the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency (CART) Act, a wide-ranging bill approved by the state legislature earlier this year.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • The findings could help shape federal policies, incentives, lending programs, workforce initiatives and investments intended to expand US transformer production.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of workforce
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  • Morgan was fatally wounded, and despite officers and emergency medical personnel attempting life-saving measures, Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • This is an ideal arrangement for handling bulky or messy supplies for projects, or for letting maintenance personnel into the home to work on the mechanical systems.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of personnel
Noun
  • Between the pools, lawn games, and family-friendly room configurations, this is one of the Cape’s easiest hotels for traveling with children.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
  • Nguyen’s daughter Jenny died at a party at a home that had a pool.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of pool

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