variants
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as in employees
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 batons
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
Cantwell said that strong offensive line play, as well as development and the various coaching staffs, will all factor into his decision.
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Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Smart executives will encourage their staffs to experiment enough to take advantage of this, the low-hanging fruit of generative AI.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the New York Daily News had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
One final commonality between these clubs is that their front-office staffs are among the most aggressive on the trade market in the league.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Precisely due to recruiting battles between charismatic coaches and their staffs, players arrived on campus as celebrities and built on their boldfaced status throughout their time at a school.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s estimated that more than $2 billion a year is given to charity by companies that match donations made by their employees – an example of corporate generosity designed to generate goodwill among their staffs and help for nonprofit organizations.
—David Hessekiel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the Chicago Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
Those examples illustrate how organizations have to get creative with pitching staffs, given the injury rates and rising costs for starters.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Smart executives will encourage their staffs to experiment enough to take advantage of this, the low-hanging fruit of generative AI.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the New York Daily News had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
One final commonality between these clubs is that their front-office staffs are among the most aggressive on the trade market in the league.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Precisely due to recruiting battles between charismatic coaches and their staffs, players arrived on campus as celebrities and built on their boldfaced status throughout their time at a school.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s estimated that more than $2 billion a year is given to charity by companies that match donations made by their employees – an example of corporate generosity designed to generate goodwill among their staffs and help for nonprofit organizations.
—David Hessekiel, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The news and editorial staffs of the Chicago Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
Those examples illustrate how organizations have to get creative with pitching staffs, given the injury rates and rising costs for starters.
—Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staffs
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While 10 employees received and posted a minimum bond since they were arrested, one individual was deported and one remains detained, according to the motion filed by immigrant legal services and advocacy nonprofit National Immigrant Justice Center.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sign up here to get our weekly newsletter for California employees.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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State troopers violently attacked the unarmed demonstrators with batons and tear gas — images that shocked the nation and prompted LBJ to give his emergency address to Congress.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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State troopers violently attacked the unarmed demonstrators with batons and tear gas — images that shocked the nation and prompted President Lyndon Johnson to give an emergency address to Congress.—
Axios,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Someone left the two puppies in front of the shelter’s door while workers were on a lunch break, according to social media posts.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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This eliminated much of the benefit of moving North, especially for lower-skilled workers who often paid a larger share of their income for housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Optimizing logistics, making sustainability a core priority, fostering resilient workforces, and leveraging AI for growth will set the stage for long-term success.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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This city is nearly 40% foreign born, including a sizable chunk of undocumented immigrants, who form part of multiple workforces and whose removal would be devastating.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Dec. 2024
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
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According to Phoenix fire, crews noticed multiple space heaters in the home.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Jan. 2025
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No injuries were reported and crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.—
Olivia Rose,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Staffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staffs. Accessed 13 Aug. 2025.
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