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as in workforce
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're working with a short staff at the office today
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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
carried a staff for self-defense when walking alone at night
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Recent Examples of staff
He is viewed as a superb talent and a very coachable player, which leads to thinking that he will be better served by staying in Pittsburgh, working with the NHL staff and taking his lumps.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
His focus was primarily on player, coach and staff development.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Storm Water Services Erosion & Sedimentation Control staff noted that Castlebridge failed to install all erosion and sedimentation control devices near Smith’s home.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Free Press staff writer Clara Hendrickson contributed to this report.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
His focus was primarily on player, coach and staff development.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Storm Water Services Erosion & Sedimentation Control staff noted that Castlebridge failed to install all erosion and sedimentation control devices near Smith’s home.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Free Press staff writer Clara Hendrickson contributed to this report.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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Since March, at least 1,800 people affected by the federal workforce reductions have submitted applications through CalCareers, the state’s online job board.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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According to Wendy, if GSFC leadership is using the smaller workforce to justify the downsizing, the numbers don't add up.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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Avoid long or sharp swords, sticks or canes to prevent injury if a child trips and falls.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Despite these figures, analysts say Venezuela’s operational capacity may be as low as one-third of its total manpower.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Reuters But the group will have little trouble reconstituting its manpower, Eiland said, and security officials believe Hamas has been recruiting new fighters throughout the war even under fire.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rosenthal said the idea of passing on the baton at Tribeca had been in our mind for some time.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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While foreign investors lit the fuse on this year’s rally, domestic players have taken the baton forward.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Australian personnel also will be required to take greater responsibility for conducting complex submarine maintenance on site, without the support of a tender ship, as was the case in the previous maintenance period, Australia's Defense Department said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The flight was met on the ground by medical personnel, a Tampa International Airport spokesperson said.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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His backstory for the spaceship included a sacred pool at its center.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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Cycle through the spa’s saunas, steams, hot pools, and cold plunges, then retire to a breezy hammock or calming cabin for idyllic repose.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Quince’s Mongolian Cashmere comes in a signature crew style that can easily be layered.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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With a game-winning 49-yard field goal by rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald, Dave Canales’ crew is positioned for a playoff push .—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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