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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 employees
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
The workers seek health insurance, fairer wages and protection of their online content — rights that could set a precedent for the industry.
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Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Texas should invest in workforce readiness so workers can adapt and compete without stifling innovation with premature regulation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the department’s contingency plan, about 95% of TSA workers are deemed essential personnel and required to keep working.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Remains found amid search in Mexico MEXICO CITY -- Mexican authorities on Friday announced the discovery of bodies and remains in the northwestern state of Sinaloa in an area of an ongoing search for 10 missing workers from a Canadian gold and silver mine.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Teachers and school workers monitor parents dropping off and picking up students.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Only 30 to 35 workers, many of whom have been brought in from other Vail slopes, are now on the mountain, compared to the more than 100 that usually operate in the area, the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association said.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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
The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Texas should invest in workforce readiness so workers can adapt and compete without stifling innovation with premature regulation.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
According to the department’s contingency plan, about 95% of TSA workers are deemed essential personnel and required to keep working.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Remains found amid search in Mexico MEXICO CITY -- Mexican authorities on Friday announced the discovery of bodies and remains in the northwestern state of Sinaloa in an area of an ongoing search for 10 missing workers from a Canadian gold and silver mine.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Teachers and school workers monitor parents dropping off and picking up students.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Only 30 to 35 workers, many of whom have been brought in from other Vail slopes, are now on the mountain, compared to the more than 100 that usually operate in the area, the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association said.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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
The complaint claims Fox executives fostered a hostile work environment that allowed senior managers and on-air personalities including Bayless to abuse workers without fear of punishment.
—CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workers
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Few accessories are so simple as the beanie, whose provenance can be traced back to a simple woolen cap worn by laborers in the late Medieval period.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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But by the early spring of 1945, the Allies were advancing, Auschwitz had been liberated, and plans were being made to get rid of the slave laborers.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Variety has also recently reported that most WBD employees favor Netflix over Paramount as a potential buyer.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perplexity also funds prizes like $500 gift cards, AirPods, and Oura Rings for their clients’ employees who win a follow-up eight-week challenge to integrate AI into their workflows.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Workers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workers. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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