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
Facing huge manpower pressures as its war in Ukraine nears the four-year mark, Russia actively promotes the participation of African recruits in its army as part of a broader PR narrative.
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Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
In Nassau County, Floral Park Center Fire Department closed weeks ago, while other departments are pooling manpower to get firetrucks and ambulances out the door.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
In its early years, the Guardians organized for improved working conditions that included salary, equipment, greater manpower, fostering better relationships between the community and the police, and access to advancement opportunities within the department.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
All of the agencies listed poured many hours of manpower, involving many resources in the hope of positive outcome.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Not every church in America follows Pitts’s philosophies, of course—and, in the fifties and sixties, not every church was willing to provide manpower, housing, and moral leadership to the civil-rights movement.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Shortly after declaring a working fire, the incident commander requested a second alarm to assign additional units and manpower.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2026
As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Ukraine has adopted a strategy focused on systematically draining Russian resources and manpower while preserving Ukrainian forces, even if limited territory is conceded.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent research indicates builders exploited natural limestone stratification and used ropes and manpower to move pillars short distances.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
In Nassau County, Floral Park Center Fire Department closed weeks ago, while other departments are pooling manpower to get firetrucks and ambulances out the door.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
In its early years, the Guardians organized for improved working conditions that included salary, equipment, greater manpower, fostering better relationships between the community and the police, and access to advancement opportunities within the department.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
All of the agencies listed poured many hours of manpower, involving many resources in the hope of positive outcome.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Not every church in America follows Pitts’s philosophies, of course—and, in the fifties and sixties, not every church was willing to provide manpower, housing, and moral leadership to the civil-rights movement.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
Shortly after declaring a working fire, the incident commander requested a second alarm to assign additional units and manpower.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Jan. 2026
As the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Ukraine has adopted a strategy focused on systematically draining Russian resources and manpower while preserving Ukrainian forces, even if limited territory is conceded.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent research indicates builders exploited natural limestone stratification and used ropes and manpower to move pillars short distances.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
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Hospitals have used what are sometimes called blackout procedures, which can include registering a patient under a pseudonym, removing their name from the hospital directory, or prohibiting staff from even confirming that a patient is in the hospital.—
Claudia Boyd-Barrett,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit Reilly filed alleges that police were contacted by staff at Midstate Medical Center and told of Mollow’s statements about wanting to kill Ashworth.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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For North Texans already engaged in solar workforce training, the sudden policy reversal has been disorienting.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Immigrants make up 36 percent of restaurant owners and more than 20 percent of the industry’s workforce, according to the James Beard Foundation — a reality that industry leaders say leaves restaurants especially exposed to immigration enforcement surges.—
Serena Maria Daniels,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Williams has also expanded to operate three rotational shift crews for testing this year, up from two (day and night) in 2025, to further ease the burden on personnel.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the county’s five-year plan, personnel costs alone increase by more than $6 million in the first year, while contributions to education also climb annually.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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For a more classic experience, the Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana offers 29% off stays featuring sprawling lake-style pools and extensive dining options.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 8,116 square feet, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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