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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
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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To help your plants establish, make sure to get potted raspberries in the ground at least 4 to 6 weeks before frost is expected, or choose bare root canes, which are dormant and can be planted even later in the season, as long as the ground isn't frozen.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
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While many families serve yeast rolls or buttery garlic bread alongside their main courses, the dinners eaten around the oak table of my childhood featured pillowy soft biscuits with a side of cane syrup.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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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
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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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More than 2,000 navy and aircraft carrier construction personnel looked on from stands along the dock as Xi joined an honor guard in a flag ceremony for the commissioning, which took place Wednesday afternoon.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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With nearly 100,000 active-duty military members, Virginia Beach has the largest concentration of military personnel outside the Pentagon.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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