as in staffs
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 workforces
Addressing the audience of human resources executives, Cohen noted that these issues are highly relevant to companies and workforces.
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Krysta Escobar,eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Physical assets tied to supply chains, workforces, and customers can either adapt to these generational shifts, or quietly erode competitiveness.
—Amachie Ackah, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Shaw said the district had one of its most stable teaching workforces since 2008-09 — the earliest year of data analyzed by the Policy Forum.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Better Tech + Better Managers = Better Experience Like with Amazon and many other employers with large blue-collar workforces, technology is being used to improve quality of life for frontline employees.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Vought’s announcement followed his directing of federal departments and agencies to prepare to reduce their respective workforces if there were a shutdown.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
The chief executive of Anthropic, a leading AI lab, warned in May that AI could cause a dramatic spike in unemployment, while Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said in January that today’s company leaders were the last generation to manage all-human workforces.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Brands, on the other hand, have leaner workforces.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
But as workforces in pharmacies, hospitals and clinic offices shrink, software like Gainwell provides will likely become more crucial to fill the void.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Krysta Escobar,eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Physical assets tied to supply chains, workforces, and customers can either adapt to these generational shifts, or quietly erode competitiveness.
—Amachie Ackah, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
Shaw said the district had one of its most stable teaching workforces since 2008-09 — the earliest year of data analyzed by the Policy Forum.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Better Tech + Better Managers = Better Experience Like with Amazon and many other employers with large blue-collar workforces, technology is being used to improve quality of life for frontline employees.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Vought’s announcement followed his directing of federal departments and agencies to prepare to reduce their respective workforces if there were a shutdown.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2025
The chief executive of Anthropic, a leading AI lab, warned in May that AI could cause a dramatic spike in unemployment, while Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said in January that today’s company leaders were the last generation to manage all-human workforces.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Brands, on the other hand, have leaner workforces.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
But as workforces in pharmacies, hospitals and clinic offices shrink, software like Gainwell provides will likely become more crucial to fill the void.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforces
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The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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The news and editorial staffs of The Denver Post had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to its location on the banks of the French Broad River and Spring Creek, Hot Springs (the town) has its own natural hot spring that bubbles with mineral water from deep in the earth—and visitors are invited to take a soak in the healing pools!—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The modern space, with six pools, three saunas, a steam room, and café, attracts a scene, especially on a Friday night.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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She’s also supported revising Japan’s pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, which renounces war and bans military forces.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Workforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforces. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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