1
as in laborers
a person who does very hard or dull work
a champion of the rights of the farm workers who pick the nation's fruits and vegetables
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as in employes
one who works for another for wages or a salary
a factory owner who is known for his fair and generous treatment of his workers
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Recent Examples of workers
Johnson exhorted at a Labor Day workers rally.
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Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2025, workers will claim it when filing taxes in early 2026.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Four railway workers in Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region were reportedly killed in the attack.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
And as not-necessarily-labor-friendly policy continues to flow out of Washington, workers may need to find new ways to ensure their concerns are seen, heard and respected.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Crises elsewhere in the world, along with donor frustration over the Taliban's policies toward women and curbs on aid workers have been a factor in funding cuts, according to diplomats and aid officials.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Heinz’s new owners also set about cutting costs, laying off hundreds of workers within months.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The twins, who are fifth-grade teachers, also took the baby out of the car seat and brought the child into the school for about half an hour to meet their co-workers, according to The Sun's report.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Federal and state offices will be closed for Labor Day, which celebrates the accomplishments of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
In 2025, workers will claim it when filing taxes in early 2026.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Four railway workers in Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region were reportedly killed in the attack.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
And as not-necessarily-labor-friendly policy continues to flow out of Washington, workers may need to find new ways to ensure their concerns are seen, heard and respected.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Crises elsewhere in the world, along with donor frustration over the Taliban's policies toward women and curbs on aid workers have been a factor in funding cuts, according to diplomats and aid officials.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Heinz’s new owners also set about cutting costs, laying off hundreds of workers within months.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
The twins, who are fifth-grade teachers, also took the baby out of the car seat and brought the child into the school for about half an hour to meet their co-workers, according to The Sun's report.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Federal and state offices will be closed for Labor Day, which celebrates the accomplishments of American workers and marks the unofficial end of summer.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workers
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The grassroots Production Assistants United movement, born partially out of the 2023 strikes, got the backing of a local laborers union in 2024.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, blue-collar or trade laborers are expected to remain essential.—
Eyal Lifshitz,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the time of writing, no states host Tesla Robotaxis that can operate without the supervision of employees.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Our top priority is always ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and partners.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Workers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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