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as in workforces
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 canes
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 staffs
Washington had one of the worst pitching staffs in the sport, from top to bottom, and there were pitchers taking up spots that probably didn't factor into the club's long-term vision under Toboni.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Showing amid major French luxury brands with mega marketing budgets, sets and huge staffs, Chavarria’s runway shows nonetheless became the buzz of Paris for their authenticity, social commentary — and unique designs for men and women.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz worked on two of Vrabel’s staffs in Tennessee, and before that, Bill Belichick’s old crew in Cleveland.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Thomas would order donuts from the same spot near the team’s practice facility every Saturday, pick them up on his way to work and deliver them to members of the team’s training and support staffs.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Experts said delays caused by the request could most affect local governments and agencies that receive grant money passed down by states because their budgets and staffs are smaller.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Also cited is the economic climate, as linear networks have been trimming staffs amid advertising shifts to other platforms.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Showing amid major French luxury brands with mega marketing budgets, sets and huge staffs, Chavarria’s runway shows nonetheless became the buzz of Paris for their authenticity, social commentary — and unique designs for men and women.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz worked on two of Vrabel’s staffs in Tennessee, and before that, Bill Belichick’s old crew in Cleveland.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Thomas would order donuts from the same spot near the team’s practice facility every Saturday, pick them up on his way to work and deliver them to members of the team’s training and support staffs.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Experts said delays caused by the request could most affect local governments and agencies that receive grant money passed down by states because their budgets and staffs are smaller.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
Also cited is the economic climate, as linear networks have been trimming staffs amid advertising shifts to other platforms.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staffs
Noun
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Communities, schools, and workforces are all shrinking at an alarming rate.—
Sarah McCammon,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Plus, chatbots don’t have that human touch; people have a certain je ne sais quoi needed to lead workforces that AI can’t replicate.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 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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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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The hotel is a half-mile from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center and comes with heated pools and hot tubs, as well as a fitness center and airport shuttle.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to public records, this property comes in at 5,343 square feet and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two pools, and sweeping hilltop views.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dozens of agents swarmed the area along with a military vehicle, Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, told USA TODAY, saying agents used batons and mace on demonstrators.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Today his agents used batons and pepper spray on street vendors and bystanders on Canal Street.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 140 of Crews & Associates' employees are moving their jobs from the downtown office in the River Market District to the new location.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Employers can create weekly forums where employees can share both AI successes and failures without judgment, then reallocate budgets away from underperforming AI experiments to pilots that are showing success.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The downtime will allow crews to install a new track switch before winter arrives.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The municipality actively supports film crews, offering strong logistical coordination.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Some families had to go without benefits for several days this month, Haynes said, and many federal workers in the Sacramento region are going unpaid in a season when the demand for food assistance always soars.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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On the back end, VA is ramping up AI uses that ease the burden on workers.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Staffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staffs. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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