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
For investigators, the broader concern is that Russia’s war effort may now depend in part on a transnational manpower pipeline that weaponizes global inequality, drawing economically desperate men from around the world into one of Europe’s deadliest conflicts.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Consistent use of bylines began during the Civil War when Union General Joseph Hooker became enraged over a story that included information about the manpower and location of his Army of the Potomac.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The lengthening deployments come as Ukrainian commanders in other units have warned of personnel issues, acknowledging that the army will never match the manpower of Russia’s far larger military force.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm for additional equipment and manpower for the fire in the 400 block of West 79th Street, near Vincennes Avenue.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
While the company — focused on treating a rare lung disease — has other drugs in the pipeline, the question remains whether Gossamer has the money and manpower to continue with the costly trials.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Probation is relying on officers redeployed from the field to maintain those numbers, however, and Viera Rosa warned that oversight over adult and juvenile probationers is suffering due to the depleted manpower.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seeking more manpower, the board voted to consult with HYA corporation to provide fiscal services for the district to the tune of up to $400,000.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Consistent use of bylines began during the Civil War when Union General Joseph Hooker became enraged over a story that included information about the manpower and location of his Army of the Potomac.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The lengthening deployments come as Ukrainian commanders in other units have warned of personnel issues, acknowledging that the army will never match the manpower of Russia’s far larger military force.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm for additional equipment and manpower for the fire in the 400 block of West 79th Street, near Vincennes Avenue.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
While the company — focused on treating a rare lung disease — has other drugs in the pipeline, the question remains whether Gossamer has the money and manpower to continue with the costly trials.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Probation is relying on officers redeployed from the field to maintain those numbers, however, and Viera Rosa warned that oversight over adult and juvenile probationers is suffering due to the depleted manpower.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seeking more manpower, the board voted to consult with HYA corporation to provide fiscal services for the district to the tune of up to $400,000.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
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The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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The pitching staff has been folded, spindled and mutilated but keeps on trucking.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The bill, which Lamont signed into law on Monday, provides something for nearly every unionized workforce in the state.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The government also recently launched a $33 million project to capture the know-how of master technicians in a database, aiming to improve productivity and address an aging, shrinking workforce through robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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But because of the location and short time period between the man scaling the fence and crossing the runway, Washington said airport personnel were not able to intervene.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Hezbollah claimed multiple attacks on Israeli military assets and personnel in southern Lebanon.—
Sarah Tamimi,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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The format for the Division 1 playoffs was changed this year to a 16-team field that begins with pool play.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Babies who don’t get the vitamin K shot, research shows, are 81 times more likely than those who do to develop late vitamin K deficiency bleeding, where in many cases oxygen can’t reach their brains and blood pools around their skulls.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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