as in workforce
a body of persons at work or available for work
the corporation has a labor force of nearly 100,000 people
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Recent Examples of labor force
The share of American men in the labor force reached a record low this spring, fueled by baby-boomer retirees and young men who are dropping out to study or because they are disabled or sick.
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Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
More populous areas also offer the skilled labor force needed to open and run data centers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported last month that the growth in Texas' labor force had hit its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, mirroring a nationwide decline.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Bernick said the decline in the labor force could reflect workers moving to other states and the federal crackdown on undocumented workers.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 8 May 2026
More populous areas also offer the skilled labor force needed to open and run data centers.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported last month that the growth in Texas' labor force had hit its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic, mirroring a nationwide decline.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026
Bernick said the decline in the labor force could reflect workers moving to other states and the federal crackdown on undocumented workers.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for labor force
Noun
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The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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The workforce reduction is part of the lender's efforts to raise income per employee by around 20% by 2028, StanChart said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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After staff members broke up the altercation for a second time, several individuals, including Hayes and two of her daughters, were moved to a grassy area beside the school building, according to the affidavit.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Hospital officials said the risk of infection to staff remained low but called the quarantine a precautionary measure.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The Fire Department raised a 2-11 alarm for additional equipment and manpower.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Ukraine is also facing its own infantry shortage and recruitment issues after starting at a manpower disadvantage compared to Russia.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Noun
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There are nine treatment rooms, most of which feature indoor and outdoor areas, some including an outdoor shower and others a plunge pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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To that end there are also state-of-the-art fitness facilities with a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and a long roster of yoga and exercise classes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Both were extricated by the Ottumwa Fire Department and ORMICS personnel and transported to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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In January, polygraph-failing acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala uploaded sensitive government documents to ChatGPT after demanding and receiving an exemption to the agency policy that prohibited ChatGPT’s use by CISA personnel.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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“Labor force.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labor%20force. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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