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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 That seems like a surplus, but rarely is that word sustainable when describing pitching staffs. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, Denver Post, 18 June 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Sun Sentinel had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026 Most coaching staffs around the league feature anywhere from 6-11 assistant coaches. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Chicago Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation. — Wondershark, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 The news and editorial staffs of the Los Angeles Daily News had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, Daily News, 17 June 2026 Patient-experience comparison The news and editorial staffs of the Mercury News had no role in this post’s preparation. — Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Though his offensive numbers have been modest, Maile's defensive reputation and familiarity with veteran pitching staffs have helped extend his major league career. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for staffs

Noun

These agents are expected to collaborate continuously with human workforces to execute complex business workflows.

— Sam Rastogi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
According to latest data from the California State Controller’s Office, San Jose operates one of the leanest workforces of any major city in the state.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 27 June 2026

Definition of workforces

Noun

Last year, Orange County’s vector control detected West Nile virus in four mosquito pools.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Backyard paradise Full outdoor living spaces built for pets and people together — think dog pools, shaded lounge platforms, agility features, and fenced free-run zones integrated into the overall landscape design.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of pools

Noun

No bags, glass or metal water bottles, bats/batons, bicycles or scooters, chairs or coolers will be allowed in the event.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
In all, 1,900 volunteer marshals, most from the East End and equipped with yellow batons, seem to be cherishing their assignments.

— Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 16 June 2026

Definition of batons

Noun

Some older employees who have benefited from a booming stock market may be retiring feeling comfortable with their 401(k)s, though that doesn’t explain why the participation rate for people ages 25 to 55 has fallen.

— Rachel Barber, USA Today, 9 July 2026
Through speeches, chants and signs, demonstrators drew a line between the struggles local facility employees face and those carried by farmworkers in the Philippines.

— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of employees

Noun

Construction crews worked through the night to stabilize a Manhattan high-rise after structural columns buckled on the 21st floor Tuesday morning, raising fears of a partial collapse.

— Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
The department said the response to the fire included fire crews, heavy equipment and water-dropping aircraft.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of crews

Noun

There are more than 70 cardrooms across California employing about 20,000 workers, according to the California Gaming Assn.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In March, Jamaica ended its 50-year medical cooperation agreement with Cuba, affecting nearly 300 healthcare workers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

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