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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
Dustups between players and equipment staff are rare.
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David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The staff—a mostly Ischian crew—somehow manage to be both formal and relaxed.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
But anyone needing help from staff for the same sort of service described above for Social Security could find the going rougher.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The comeback began with Garrett Whitlock, the last vestige of the pitching staff from Boston’s most recent playoff run, taking the mound for the eighth inning.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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David Ubben, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The staff—a mostly Ischian crew—somehow manage to be both formal and relaxed.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
But anyone needing help from staff for the same sort of service described above for Social Security could find the going rougher.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The comeback began with Garrett Whitlock, the last vestige of the pitching staff from Boston’s most recent playoff run, taking the mound for the eighth inning.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
Noun
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The data is delayed amid a job market that's seeing women leave the workforce again.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Republicans have not sought to hide the enthusiasm under which Vought, an advocate for drastically shrinking the workforce, would approach such cuts.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cover the pot and the bottom few inches of the rose canes with soil, then add a layer of mulch for insulation.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cane sugar is a popular sweetener that comes from sugar cane or sugar beets.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
28 Sep. 2025
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In 2025, several nations stand out for combining vast manpower with modern weapons, strong budgets, and the ability to influence events far beyond their borders.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Putin said Ukraine’s armed forces had a grave lack of manpower and desertions, while Russia had enough soldiers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Early that morning at the Ashmont MBTA station, Bartlett physically assaulted a homeless man without legal justification – striking the victim in the leg three times with a steel police baton.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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The following day, conductor Reab Ahmed took the baton, widely celebrated as the youngest and first Saudi maestro to lead national orchestra.—
Billboard Arabia,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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All active-duty personnel stay on the job, but nearly half of the Department of War's 741,477 civilian employees could face furloughs.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Japan Japan has about 328,000 personnel and a defense budget of around 57 billion dollars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 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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The individual was discovered inside one of the main landing gear compartments while the maintenance crew was working on the aircraft, which had arrived from Europe, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said in a news release.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Videos on social media showed large plumes of smoke coming from the church as crews battled the fire.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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