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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
After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Two dozen or so men’s orders studied there, as well as women and laypeople, and the school had female professors and a rabbi on staff.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Over the years, the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards have grown in prestige, encouraging restaurants to elevate their wine offerings and educate their staff.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Virtually the entire Indiana playing, coaching and medical staff surrounded him on the court once he got hurt.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Two dozen or so men’s orders studied there, as well as women and laypeople, and the school had female professors and a rabbi on staff.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Over the years, the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards have grown in prestige, encouraging restaurants to elevate their wine offerings and educate their staff.
—Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2025
Virtually the entire Indiana playing, coaching and medical staff surrounded him on the court once he got hurt.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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Through consultation with nonprofit Jobs for the Future and support from The Connecticut Project, the new system will improve data collection, analysis, and reporting across the state’s workforce development efforts.—
Jean Eddy,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The aging workforce of poll workers has been an ongoing issue in elections.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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The interiors were inspired by its serene setting in the Serengeti and showcase African art, a neutral color palette, and natural textures, such as linen, clay, grass, and cane.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
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Black spot spores can overwinter on rose canes and leaves.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Comey delivered her most fiery remarks yet, taking the baton after fellow prosecutor Christy Slavik delivered a five-hour closing argument on Thursday.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Body camera and security footage captured during the rescue, shared by Corona Police on Facebook, showed police through the window of a blue sedan before one of the officers used a baton to smash the front driver’s side window to gain access to the vehicle.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Customer service personnel have to be trained in those portals and ensure the data needed to track a shipment makes it to the customer portal in a timely manner.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Steep terrain and access made this fire difficult for personnel to raise containment.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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Think adults-only pools, lounges, bars, and fun extras like champagne and tequila tastings.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
24 June 2025
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Higher mortgage rates, which shot over 7% in April and have settled back just under that mark since then, are keeping potential monthly payments near generational highs and pricing out significant pools of buyers, especially first-timers.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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No witnessing crew member backstage saw fit to pull the plug on the lights or sound, and the BBC never stopped its live coverage.—
Ruth Marks Eglash,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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By Monday evening, a fire crew of 183 succeeded in containing 30% of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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