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 program, which has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, prepares students to enter the workforce faster than a four-year program would.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Together, the equates to about 8% of the retailer’s workforce.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
As of October, over 211,000 civil servants have left the federal workforce, according to the latest data from the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The strategic workforce planning tool was launched in conjunction with Dayforce’s acquisition of Agentnoon, a platform company in that space.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Together, the equates to about 8% of the retailer’s workforce.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
As of October, over 211,000 civil servants have left the federal workforce, according to the latest data from the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The strategic workforce planning tool was launched in conjunction with Dayforce’s acquisition of Agentnoon, a platform company in that space.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for workforce
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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
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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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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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“Workforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workforce. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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