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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 facilities can create thousands of jobs for construction workers and generate significant revenue for local governments due to sales and property taxes.
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Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The highland Indigenous and rural workers' groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Why Meta needs skilled trade workers AI may sound digital, but the buildout is very physical.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
But as costs rise and priorities shift, many remote workers are looking beyond the original hotspots for a better quality of life.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Preference will go to public workers from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, San Jose State University, and the State of California.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Much of his business relies on workers from India, which is home to 73% of H-1B visa holders, according to 2023 numbers from the Pew Research Center.
—Shanelle Kaul, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Labor unions, nonprofits and individual workers brought dozens of lawsuits challenging efforts to fire workers or strip them of job protections.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Minsch added that Switzerland’s reliance on highly qualified foreign workers, especially in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology and healthcare.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Katie King, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
The highland Indigenous and rural workers' groups — who long supported MAS but helped vault Paz to power last year — have led the protests, accusing his government of neglecting their needs since entering office.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Why Meta needs skilled trade workers AI may sound digital, but the buildout is very physical.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
But as costs rise and priorities shift, many remote workers are looking beyond the original hotspots for a better quality of life.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Preference will go to public workers from the City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, San Jose State University, and the State of California.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Much of his business relies on workers from India, which is home to 73% of H-1B visa holders, according to 2023 numbers from the Pew Research Center.
—Shanelle Kaul, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Labor unions, nonprofits and individual workers brought dozens of lawsuits challenging efforts to fire workers or strip them of job protections.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Minsch added that Switzerland’s reliance on highly qualified foreign workers, especially in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology and healthcare.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workers
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As recounted by Peter Biskind in Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, Cimino ran long and went over budget on his epic drama about the Johnson County War, which saw cattle barons attacking immigrant laborers in late 19th-century Wyoming.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Men dressed in laborers’ rags responded with a triple roar for His Majesty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Workers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workers. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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