Synonyms of manpower

manpower

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• staff
• workforce
• personnel
• pool
• crew
• force
• labor force
• help
• worker
• employee
• team
• labor
• company
• support
• squad
• blood
• band
• proletariat
• party
• gang
• rank and file
• outfit
• helper
• hireling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of manpower

In the way that entertainment websites used to dedicate manpower to recaps of Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, bloggers are now committed to the happenings of Below Deck and Real Housewives. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

The Labor Federation’s endorsement could come with money and manpower, although Gonzalez and the federation’s leadership will have to decide how to allocate those resources among competing congressional and legislative races. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Episkopos noted that Kyiv has increasingly used unconventional tactics to offset Russia's superiority in conventional manpower and firepower. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Organizers made extra effort this year to secure the climb, but at over 13 kilometres, simply lack the manpower to barrier the entire route. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Such tactics also showcase the Ukrainian military’s ongoing experimentation with using drones and robots to offset a Russian military advantage in manpower while also sparing Ukrainian soldiers from making dangerous assaults. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026

The country still lacks manpower, cash, and critical infrastructure to endure the next winter. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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