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
Microsoft is slashing its Silicon Valley workforce.
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Brian Snyder | Reuters The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has worked hand-in-glove with Trump throughout his second term, overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that has reduced the federal workforce by tens of thousands.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The Trump administration previously aimed to eliminate the majority of NIOSH’s more than 1,300 employees, part of a broader plan to downsize the federal workforce.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC news, 14 May 2025
Cisco Systems, Shifting to AI and Cybersecurity Cisco Systems previously announced plans to lay off 7% of its workforce, approximately 5,900 employees, as part of a strategic pivot toward high-growth areas like AI and cybersecurity.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Brian Snyder | Reuters The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has worked hand-in-glove with Trump throughout his second term, overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that has reduced the federal workforce by tens of thousands.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 May 2025
The Trump administration previously aimed to eliminate the majority of NIOSH’s more than 1,300 employees, part of a broader plan to downsize the federal workforce.
—Jacob Soboroff, NBC news, 14 May 2025
Cisco Systems, Shifting to AI and Cybersecurity Cisco Systems previously announced plans to lay off 7% of its workforce, approximately 5,900 employees, as part of a strategic pivot toward high-growth areas like AI and cybersecurity.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
Noun
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Oversee lodging operations, manage the staff and keep the guests happy.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The coaching staff has shown the ability to make players better while maximizing their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The boy was found to be in good shape after being checked by emergency squad personnel and went home with his parents who live in Chesterton, Blythe said.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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In addition, a league source told The Sacramento Bee the Kings will retain vice president of player personnel Phil Jabour, vice president of player development Paul Johnson and vice president of basketball engagement Alvin Gentry.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Trigg Kiser, whose mother Emilie Kiser is known for sharing lifestyle and vlog-style content, died May 18, days after being pulled from the pool, unconscious, and then hospitalized.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Most Popular Most Popular Pratt & Whitney workers entering third week of strike while preparing to lose health care Property of week: Historic home with in-ground pool and dock with water access A CT hospital is opening a new unit designed to keep people out of the emergency room.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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