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as in workforce
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're working with a short staff at the office today
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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
carried a staff for self-defense when walking alone at night
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Recent Examples of staff
The furloughed staff were able to get up to speed quickly, according to the current employee and the source with direct knowledge of events in the department.
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
This deficit predates the shutdown, as many current staff were expected to work mandatory overtime and six-day workweeks.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Eastpointe Police Department said the threats came in front of staff, students and parents, who witnessed the parent screaming and cursing, WWJ reported.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
For example, a new rule added to NAGPRA just last year prompted staff at the Milwaukee Public Museum to remove several Indigenous artifacts from display.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
This deficit predates the shutdown, as many current staff were expected to work mandatory overtime and six-day workweeks.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Eastpointe Police Department said the threats came in front of staff, students and parents, who witnessed the parent screaming and cursing, WWJ reported.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
For example, a new rule added to NAGPRA just last year prompted staff at the Milwaukee Public Museum to remove several Indigenous artifacts from display.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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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
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The arrival of a cane-sugar soda comes at a time when Coca-Cola is having success with sugar-free sodas and healthier drink options, like the relaunch of BodyArmor, and bottled water including Smartwater.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Klein, a dentist, went back to work in three weeks, using a cane.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
21 Oct. 2025
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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
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The Irish whiskey meets you up front, its light caramel sweetness amplified by the Chartreuse, while the mid-palate goes deep with vermouth’s red fruit before handing the baton back to the Chartreuse for long finish of herbal fireworks.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of agents swarmed the area along with a military vehicle, Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of the New York Immigration Coalition, told USA TODAY, saying agents used batons and mace on demonstrators.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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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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Off the coast of Baffin Island, the crew approached the magnetic north pole, where Sabine took measurements of the intensity and inclination of the local magnetic field.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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American Airlines Meanwhile, the union that represents American's attendants is pushing the carrier add more crew members on board to cater to the larger business-class cabins.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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