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
Took a lot of work, a lot of manpower.
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Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Skunk Works is investing the funds and manpower necessary to build and test survivable systems to meet customers’ evolving needs while broadening alignment with new tri-service architectures and global requirements as they are defined, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to a sound program for manpower and matériel, an adequate defense policy will call for major administrative reforms in the armed forces.
—John Fischer, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Prichard acknowledged that attending the training is a major sacrifice, especially for small departments with less manpower.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
The combined manpower of the Syrian army and the SDF is likely insufficient to prevent an ISIS resurgence.
—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
The East African nation has been frustrated about the poor equipment, lack of manpower and money to help dismantled Haiti’s gangs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Russia is unable to spare manpower from Ukraine, where its forces are prosecuting grinding offensives at multiple points along the front.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
That shows you that the Russian military has got a manpower and a fighting problem as well.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Skunk Works is investing the funds and manpower necessary to build and test survivable systems to meet customers’ evolving needs while broadening alignment with new tri-service architectures and global requirements as they are defined, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to a sound program for manpower and matériel, an adequate defense policy will call for major administrative reforms in the armed forces.
—John Fischer, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Prichard acknowledged that attending the training is a major sacrifice, especially for small departments with less manpower.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
The combined manpower of the Syrian army and the SDF is likely insufficient to prevent an ISIS resurgence.
—Caroline Rose, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2025
The East African nation has been frustrated about the poor equipment, lack of manpower and money to help dismantled Haiti’s gangs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Russia is unable to spare manpower from Ukraine, where its forces are prosecuting grinding offensives at multiple points along the front.
—Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2025
That shows you that the Russian military has got a manpower and a fighting problem as well.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
Noun
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The coaching staff gave the players 24 hours to enjoy the victory, then shift their focus to the task at hand.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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City staff have recommended dropping the limit for sober homes to 10 occupants.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Disneyland resort gave $1 million in grants to local nonprofits and school districts in 2024 as part of its community workforce development initiative.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Here are the answers Panic, meanwhile, has spread through the federal workforce after the White House threatened mass layoffs in the event of a shutdown.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An Office of Management and Budget memo obtained by Punchbowl News on Wednesday detailed the administration’s personnel plans for a shutdown, which go beyond the standard furloughs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The shooter was found dead at the scene, and no ICE agents or other law enforcement personnel were injured.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rooms are handsome and eclectic, and the views of the sprawling city from the pool deck are impressive.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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