as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're a little short on manpower today, so we'll need you to do some extra tasks
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Recent Examples of manpower
Reuters But the group will have little trouble reconstituting its manpower, Eiland said, and security officials believe Hamas has been recruiting new fighters throughout the war even under fire.
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Matt Bradley, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
Given the crises of manpower, resources and morale looming over Ukraine in May, this is startling, and potentially flips the dynamics of the months ahead.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Palestinians have the skills and knowledge and in fact, much of the Persian Gulf was built with Palestinian knowledge, know-how and manpower.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
The manpower shortages compelled the War Department not only to rethink its policy of barring Black GIs from combat, but to cut back the number of servicemen stationed stateside, retaining only those disqualified for overseas duty by age or physical condition.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Most of them contributed manpower to the event with concession staffing and other volunteer roles.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
When the Boston Police Department came across violent pro-Palestine supporters at the Boston Common, officers were not dressed in riot gear, and there was not enough manpower to handle the combative situation, according to the president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2025, several nations stand out for combining vast manpower with modern weapons, strong budgets, and the ability to influence events far beyond their borders.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Matt Bradley, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025
Given the crises of manpower, resources and morale looming over Ukraine in May, this is startling, and potentially flips the dynamics of the months ahead.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Palestinians have the skills and knowledge and in fact, much of the Persian Gulf was built with Palestinian knowledge, know-how and manpower.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025
The manpower shortages compelled the War Department not only to rethink its policy of barring Black GIs from combat, but to cut back the number of servicemen stationed stateside, retaining only those disqualified for overseas duty by age or physical condition.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Most of them contributed manpower to the event with concession staffing and other volunteer roles.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
When the Boston Police Department came across violent pro-Palestine supporters at the Boston Common, officers were not dressed in riot gear, and there was not enough manpower to handle the combative situation, according to the president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Green Hill plans to help restart Smith Springs financially, provide manpower for physical work and could potentially have some of its congregants move to Smith Springs Baptist, officials said.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
In 2025, several nations stand out for combining vast manpower with modern weapons, strong budgets, and the ability to influence events far beyond their borders.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a private space with a bath and walk-in closet above the three-car garage that could be used as a gym, an office, or staff quarters.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Analysts estimate there are about 300 scamming compounds in the country with a workforce of up to 200,000 people.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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With 70 percent of its workforce being women and operations spread across multiple geographies, the new commitments prioritize addressing women’s disproportionate care responsibilities by providing support for childcare and eldercare, while emphasizing climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For his part, Elliott has impressed Villa personnel with his attitude and application, which chimes with Emery’s coaching staff’s uber-meticulous professional standards.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The infant was found in good health and immediately cared for by on-duty fire fighters and emergency medical personnel.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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More than 20 televisions will show football and sports with live music, pool tables and a central horseshoe bar.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a pool and spa, sports court, fireplace, guest house, gym, wine cellar, two-car garage and several sitting and dining areas.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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