as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
we finally have enough personnel to start that big project
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Recent Examples of personnel
Casey’s offers coffee and fountain drinks at no cost to military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders – including law enforcement, fire and EMS – year-round.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The documentary features students, staff members, and administrators from school districts in Utah, Oregon, and New York, as well as expert personnel in weapons, military, and video simulation training.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Transportation Security Administration agents working security lines and FAA personnel managing air traffic at McGhee Tyson are not being paid, though many are still required to report to work.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Harry also saw demonstrations from the base’s dive team, deck team weapons display, operations team and band members, talking to personnel about the duality of their commitments as reservists and civilians.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
The documentary features students, staff members, and administrators from school districts in Utah, Oregon, and New York, as well as expert personnel in weapons, military, and video simulation training.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Transportation Security Administration agents working security lines and FAA personnel managing air traffic at McGhee Tyson are not being paid, though many are still required to report to work.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
Harry also saw demonstrations from the base’s dive team, deck team weapons display, operations team and band members, talking to personnel about the duality of their commitments as reservists and civilians.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personnel
Noun
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The uncertainty of the coaching staff led Irvin to reopen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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At least 460 people are believed to have been killed —including staff and patients—in several waves of attacks, according to the World Health Organization.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When coupled with the Royal Navy’s initially uncontested command of the seas, all this manpower was enough to provide the British cause in America with a critical early advantage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The average department has been operating with a 10% shortage in manpower, the survey found.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Born from 2010 onwards, the oldest of the Gen Alpha cohort is set to join the workforce by 2030.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The police department has increased its workforce but is still short of officers.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personnel. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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