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
The spokesperson declined to say why Kirk left the department, citing peace officer personnel record confidentiality laws.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Some legislators argued against the agreement, citing a controversial provision to grant foreign troops immunity from prosecution, equivalent to that handed to diplomatic personnel.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Downtown was shut off to everyone but emergency personnel.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Both victims were treated by medical personnel at the scene for minor injuries.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Some legislators argued against the agreement, citing a controversial provision to grant foreign troops immunity from prosecution, equivalent to that handed to diplomatic personnel.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Downtown was shut off to everyone but emergency personnel.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Both victims were treated by medical personnel at the scene for minor injuries.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for personnel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for personnel
Noun
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Like mentioned previously, the staff felt incredibly in touch with the guests of the 50-story hotel, creating a personalized experience that is a feat for the size of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, as the overwhelmed staff of the Pitt discover, those people are increasingly difficult to find because they have been laid off — even nurse Dana can’t do everything!—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Flush with manpower and good health since the trade deadline acquisitions of five new players – while saying goodbye to only one regular from the NHL club – that meant the first in what is sure to be a series of hard decisions for head coach John Hynes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters arrived within minutes, but due to heavy fire conditions and the home's rural location, additional assistance, including manpower and water supply, was requested.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since his retirement, current and former staff say the department has been plagued by a thinning workforce, fanning complaints further.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Michael said training, guidance and policies could help alleviate the potential risks associated with introducing AI into the workforce, such as when agents magnify or mask errors.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Personnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personnel. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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