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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
Next, staff will perform a CT scan, a more thorough physical exam and bloodwork to assess organ function and check for infectious diseases.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Andonovski and his staff brought a few tactical wrinkles for Friday’s match.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
In 2019, staff at a facility in Phoenix called 911 in a panic after a patient—who was reportedly vegetative but may have been minimally conscious—unexpectedly gave birth.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
But staff members on the ground have heard little from the top on what these changes may include.
—Nick Kurtz, CBS News, 16 May 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Andonovski and his staff brought a few tactical wrinkles for Friday’s match.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
In 2019, staff at a facility in Phoenix called 911 in a panic after a patient—who was reportedly vegetative but may have been minimally conscious—unexpectedly gave birth.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 May 2025
But staff members on the ground have heard little from the top on what these changes may include.
—Nick Kurtz, CBS News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
Noun
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Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts on Tuesday, saying the measure would reduce global workforce by 15% and lead to the closure of seven vehicle plants.—
Daniel Leussink,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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About 2,000 full-time staff have left the agency since President Donald Trump took office in January, a loss of roughly one-third of the agency’s full-time workforce.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission educators will provide cane poles, rods and reels, bait and tackle and offer fishing tips.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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Meanwhile sugar cane extract gently exfoliates while antioxidants to signs of aging, for overall more vibrant skin tone and improve elasticity.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 May 2025
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Five officers, who are also Black, caught up with him and punched, kicked and hit him with a police baton while trying to handcuff him.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Mills acknowledged that the officers were afraid and exhausted, but said some of the methods used on Nichols complied with police department policies, including using wrist locks and hitting with a baton.—
Adrian Sainz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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The boy was found to be in good shape after being checked by emergency squad personnel and went home with his parents who live in Chesterton, Blythe said.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The critical issue of retention of key personnel is also vital.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Trigg Kiser, whose mother Emilie Kiser is known for sharing lifestyle and vlog-style content, died May 18, days after being pulled from the pool, unconscious, and then hospitalized.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Equipped with steam rooms, saunas and a two-lane lap pool, this polished space is gearing up for WorldPride with IV drips, HydraFacials, and eye and lip perks all available before the parade begins on June 7th.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The key crew includes cinematographer Maxence Lemonnier, editor Guerric Catala, sound designers Pascal Armant and Pierre Gauthier and production designer Rafael Mathé.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Search-and-rescue crews faced low visibility and murky waters during the eight-hour operation, with water temperatures dropping to the low 60s in the evening, NBC Philadelphia reported.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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