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 findings could help shape federal policies, incentives, lending programs, workforce initiatives and investments intended to expand US transformer production. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026 For the past 250 years, a bet against the American workforce’s ability to do hard things has consistently been a losing one. — Svenja Gudell, Fortune, 18 July 2026 Turn Workforce Insights Into Business Strategy HR expertise brings workforce intelligence to strategic decisions—from AI's impact on skills to talent market dynamics boards often miss. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 That means street outreach, conflict resolution and workforce development opportunities on the preventative side, as well as counseling and logistical support after shootings occur. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for workforce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
  1. staff
  2. manpower
  3. personnel
  4. pool
Noun
  • The exhibit starts past the old castle-like entrance to the water park, where staff check identification.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • His departure left a significant hole in Toronto's coaching staff, but his impact has continued to resonate with players who worked alongside him.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of staff
Noun
  • In other words, Syrsky takes a manpower-first approach to warfare, while Fedorov takes a technology-first approach to warfare.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
  • These assessments, which are standard procedure for the Defense Department, cover everything from mission goals and manpower requirements to logistical hurdles and potential risks.
    — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of manpower
Noun
  • More than 7,000 active-duty military personnel are based on Guam, which has a total population of more than 150,000 people.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Starters were voted in by fans, while pitchers and reserve players were selected through a player ballot, a group of voters consisting of players, managers, coaches and league personnel.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of personnel
Noun
  • Delgado and his family were attending a social gathering at the Harbor Landing clubhouse pool, part of the Lake House at the Martin’s Landing complex, according to FOX affiliate WAGA.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Book a stay at the waterfront Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa and enjoy the pool and daily afternoon tea time.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of pool

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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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