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
That chopping block includes planetary defense missions such as OSIRIS-APEX, heliophysics research, major Earth science and climate missions and major cuts to workforce at NASA centers like Armstrong, Marshall, and Goddard.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The shortages have plagued the workforce for many years now, educators have told ABC News, with many of them citing strict time demands, persistent behavioral issues and lack of administrative support, among other obstacles.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Beshear, touting a strong economic investment streak in the commonwealth under his administration, noted that many of the companies investing in Kentucky mention a demand for engineers to meet their workforce needs.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
According to the release, the Milwaukee Tool expanded its workforce from 900 employees in 2016 to more than 4,000 today.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The shortages have plagued the workforce for many years now, educators have told ABC News, with many of them citing strict time demands, persistent behavioral issues and lack of administrative support, among other obstacles.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Beshear, touting a strong economic investment streak in the commonwealth under his administration, noted that many of the companies investing in Kentucky mention a demand for engineers to meet their workforce needs.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
According to the release, the Milwaukee Tool expanded its workforce from 900 employees in 2016 to more than 4,000 today.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
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These are things Carlisle and his staff can explore this year, and that versatility will last beyond one campaign.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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In this case, the coaching staff wasn’t to blame.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His fellow firefighters, including Gallagher —who was injured during the rescue — used extra manpower and tools to free him before he was stabilized at the scene and flown by CareFlite to the hospital, the department said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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More than three years into what Putin once thought would be a quick takeover of his much smaller and weaker neighbor, Russia would be unable to sustain the fight without Chinese and Indian money, Iranian weapons and, to a lesser extent, manpower from North Korea.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are not enough personnel to meet the Navy's demands, the watchdog added.—
Ellie Cook
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The cancellation comes as part of a Pentagon review of officer personnel processes ranging from evaluations to promotions and command selection, among other career milestones.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Bel Air house, the pool, even the encampments of Los Angeles all gleam.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The hotel, literally next door to the festival grounds—this means no sitting in traffic—is lovely enough, with 336 rooms and suites across six beachfront acres, including two massive outdoor pools, lush gardens, and a full range of water-sport options.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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