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
The University of New Haven became the first in the nation to partner with Saudi Arabia to create a branch campus in Riyadh, the goal being to create a global workforce while continuing to strengthen relationships between the two countries.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Among the programs being cut is Bridges to Baccalaureate, which provided undergraduate research opportunities and transfer student mentoring for Latino and low-income students in the behavioral and social sciences, and one called Destino that helped prepare STEM students for the workforce.
—Olivia Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Following that declaration, more than 40% of the city’s workforce was laid off.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Her priorities include providing more support for small businesses; cutting taxes; increasing science, technology, and workforce training; expanding agricultural exports; protecting privacy; and decreasing the national debt.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Among the programs being cut is Bridges to Baccalaureate, which provided undergraduate research opportunities and transfer student mentoring for Latino and low-income students in the behavioral and social sciences, and one called Destino that helped prepare STEM students for the workforce.
—Olivia Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Following that declaration, more than 40% of the city’s workforce was laid off.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Her priorities include providing more support for small businesses; cutting taxes; increasing science, technology, and workforce training; expanding agricultural exports; protecting privacy; and decreasing the national debt.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
Noun
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The department had around two dozen staff, former employees said, more than half of whom were officers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The club captains, leading executives and staff all attend.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Facing huge manpower pressures as its war in Ukraine nears the four-year mark, Russia actively promotes the participation of African recruits in its army as part of a broader PR narrative.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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In Nassau County, Floral Park Center Fire Department closed weeks ago, while other departments are pooling manpower to get firetrucks and ambulances out the door.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Williams has also expanded to operate three rotational shift crews for testing this year, up from two (day and night) in 2025, to further ease the burden on personnel.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the county’s five-year plan, personnel costs alone increase by more than $6 million in the first year, while contributions to education also climb annually.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The spa With its indoor/outdoor hydrotherapy pool giving onto a pleasant sun terrace as well as an art-deco style indoor pool with an adjacent bar, this is a spoiling spa whatever the season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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