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
Russia’s economy has been struggling and its battlefield progress has ground to a halt, while Ukraine faces a manpower and materiel shortage.
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
But some experts question the role of law enforcement in the homicide drop, noting murders have fallen as police departments across the nation have lost manpower.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Police repeatedly drove the wild fans off of the buses, but without enough manpower to make arrests, would then back off, retreating to the nearby intersection, each time after which the fans again swarmed the vehicles.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Given the resource and manpower constraints of the war, Ukraine has focused its kill zones along key Russian avenues of advance, particularly those leading toward major objectives such as Kostyantynivka, Kupyansk, and Orikhiv.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Who knows, maybe having a gaming division with even less money and manpower will finally turn things around for Xbox.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The culprit at the time was determined to not be related to the technology but to insufficient manpower.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Chicago Fire Department The Chicago Fire Department raised a still-and-box alarm for more equipment and manpower.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Since federal agencies lack the manpower to impose the hemp ban at thousands of stores nationwide, enforcement likely would rely largely on state regulators and local police, which could be a challenge.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
But some experts question the role of law enforcement in the homicide drop, noting murders have fallen as police departments across the nation have lost manpower.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Police repeatedly drove the wild fans off of the buses, but without enough manpower to make arrests, would then back off, retreating to the nearby intersection, each time after which the fans again swarmed the vehicles.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Given the resource and manpower constraints of the war, Ukraine has focused its kill zones along key Russian avenues of advance, particularly those leading toward major objectives such as Kostyantynivka, Kupyansk, and Orikhiv.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Who knows, maybe having a gaming division with even less money and manpower will finally turn things around for Xbox.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
The culprit at the time was determined to not be related to the technology but to insufficient manpower.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026
Chicago Fire Department The Chicago Fire Department raised a still-and-box alarm for more equipment and manpower.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Since federal agencies lack the manpower to impose the hemp ban at thousands of stores nationwide, enforcement likely would rely largely on state regulators and local police, which could be a challenge.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
Noun
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The restaurant's staff is expecting a packed house, with close to 300 people projected to join the community celebration.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Tara Gallegos, a spokesperson for Newsom’s office, said the issue involved late paperwork at a time when the governor’s staff was focused on emergency response and supporting survivors.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Throughout the night restaurateurs, chefs, the mayor of Chicago, the governor of Illinois and others underscored the importance and inspiration of immigrant families and the many contributions of the industry’s undocumented workforce.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Without a pathway into the workforce, many talented graduates risk underemployment, delayed career development, and mounting financial stress.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The Harford County Sheriff's Office said the student was quickly detained by deputies and school personnel.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The banners were confiscated by stadium personnel just before halftime.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The bloom in the pool at the Lincoln Memorial began to appear by June 11.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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