as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
the office's entire workforce is devoted to a single project right now
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Recent Examples of workforce
The tech industry — a key part of California’s economy — has been hit hard by job losses after the pandemic, which spurred more hiring, and amid the rise of AI tools that are reshaping its workforce.
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Perez has promoted a sweeping healthcare package that would roll back regulations, expand the workforce and loosen certificate-of-need requirements.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Brown emphasized workforce development.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Beyond wages, denim companies are taking holistic steps to retain their workforce.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Perez has promoted a sweeping healthcare package that would roll back regulations, expand the workforce and loosen certificate-of-need requirements.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Brown emphasized workforce development.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Beyond wages, denim companies are taking holistic steps to retain their workforce.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
Noun
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Three people were arrested, and according to the motion, federal agents threatened to arrest county park staff who responded to the scene.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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With the two-week winter transfer portal just days from opening when Washington State announced Miller had joined its staff, the 34-year-old coach was quick to make the move to Pullman, which is just about 8 miles from the Idaho state line.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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With the city facing a budget crunch, police officials and union leaders have warned that less resources and manpower risks causing an uptick in crime.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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While Russian forces are seen to have an advantage on the battlefield, not least in terms of manpower, and are making incremental progress in eastern Ukraine, a ceasefire is not seen to be in Russia’s interests.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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Officers provided medical aid to the 29-year-old victim until Contra Costa County Fire Protection District personnel arrived at the scene.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Emergency medical personnel transported Strother to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving, according to the BCA.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Riley Johnson found Pantaleon across the pool for the opening goal.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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During the primary, voters will be asked to select their top choice out of a pool of candidates, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election in November.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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