Thesaurus results for STAFFS

staffs

noun

variants or staves

Definition of staffs

plural of staff

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 Skubal slides into a star-studded rotation, fueling belief the Dodgers now boast one of the best pitching staffs in baseball history. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Orlando Sentinel had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 The former Soviet Union, East Germany, and pre-1990s China doubtless had lots of experts on their staffs, surely more than Warsh will, but this didn’t enhance the quality of the central plans. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The Post underwent a round of severe layoffs earlier this year, slashing a third of its workforce, ending its books coverage, and slimming down its metro and international staffs, among other cuts. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 July 2026 Willis, 65, has coached five Cy Young Award winners in his 23 seasons guiding staffs in Cleveland, Seattle and Boston. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Grier spent the first few seasons of his tenure in San Jose building a foundation for the future, adding to the scouting and player development staffs while also swapping veterans and their contracts for prospects and draft picks. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 And, yes, much of the damage was inflicted against one of the American League’s worst pitching staffs (statistically speaking). — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 And their staffs would have to like each other, too, and to learn to work together on the trail (which would lead to actually working together in office). — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

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Noun

Better health enables older individuals to stay economically active for longer, helping offset the effects of shrinking workforces and supporting long-term growth.

— Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Some firms appear to be increasing output without expanding their workforces at the same rate as before.

— Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of workforces

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Victim 2, who is a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee according to the New York Times, was repeatedly struck with canes and paddles and bled through his underwear and pants because of lacerations to his buttocks, according to the warrant.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
At the base, blueberry shrubs have multiple canes (or branches) that grow directly out of the earth in clumps.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

Definition of canes

Noun

Sixty-three percent of poll respondents said their go-to move is to ask for a later checkout to get an extra hour or two for free, while 50 percent take full advantage of complimentary drinks and amenities like pools, restaurants, and spas.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
The records show the pools did not have an active operating status at the time of that inspection, unlike other public pools in Hialeah that have active operating statuses listed in state records.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

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The scheduled lockup expiry will enable some employees and early investors who bought pre-IPO to sell, possibly driving the share price further down from its current all-time low.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The company’s meeting rooms, named after video game characters, are buzzing with employees eager to enjoy the air-conditioning—a rare luxury in Paris.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of employees

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Expect to see families and multi-generational crews enjoying all the complimentary fun across three separate pool experiences, an outdoor volleyball court, a putting green, a soccer field, and yoga classes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Calmer winds and cooler temperatures assisted fire crews in their battle against the Spokane blazes Monday, but temperature are anticipated to climb back into the 90s by Wednesday and continue to push firefighters to their limits.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of crews

Noun

Aid agencies say mistrust, misinformation about Ebola, and resistance to restrictions on traditional burial practices have fueled hostility toward health workers and complicated efforts to contain the outbreak.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Neighbors and workers in the area said the 18-year-old was filming a video for social media.

— Ubah Ali, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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