workforce

noun

ˈwərk-ˌfȯrs How to pronounce workforce (audio)
Definition of workforcenext
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 union spokeswoman noted that after the previous train disaster in Córdoba province, the rail operator opened a new training center, but those new recruits won’t join the workforce until next year. — Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026 The challenge is turning that existing talent into a workforce ready for a different business model. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026 For now fashion companies are inching closer to being able to grow their businesses with the same workforce than outright replacing large groups of employees with robots. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 Experts generally attribute the union’s decline since the 1970s to a combination of leadership decisions, demographic shifts toward a more undocumented workforce and growers adapting to UFW’s organizing tactics. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for workforce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
  1. staff
  2. manpower
  3. personnel
  4. pool
Noun
  • Typically, the general in the position and their staff are responsible for generating and coordinating military plans for both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs and the president.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Clever touches—in-room iMacs; a choice of colors from the bedside light; two do not disturb signs, one of a person sleeping, the other clearly suggesting that the couple inside are not—make your stay memorable, as do the eager-to-please staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of staff
Noun
  • This could reduce the time and manpower required to search large areas manually, particularly as Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate more frequently around Taiwan.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • If Memphis isn't one of them, the city will have to try to maintain its momentum on public safety without extra manpower.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of manpower
Noun
  • Vessels like Sichuan are primarily designed to support amphibious operations, transport military personnel, deploy helicopters and facilitate landing operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The agreement comes as Hialeah continues to grapple with staffing shortages and difficulties retaining experienced emergency personnel.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of personnel
Noun
  • The rooftop pool, complete with the aforementioned views, is perfect for relaxing after a busy day on your feet.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • There are also a couple of casual, al fresco dining options around the pool and cabanas, a market-style spot for grab-and-go and deli-style options, a Starbucks, and a cocktail-forward lobby bar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of pool

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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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