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
The Fire Department raised a 2-11 alarm for additional equipment and manpower.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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
For investigators, the broader concern is that Russia’s war effort may now depend in part on a transnational manpower pipeline that weaponizes global inequality, drawing economically desperate men from around the world into one of Europe’s deadliest conflicts.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Consistent use of bylines began during the Civil War when Union General Joseph Hooker became enraged over a story that included information about the manpower and location of his Army of the Potomac.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The 37-year-old had the opportunity to leave the front at one point but volunteered to stay due to the manpower challenges.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
While the company — focused on treating a rare lung disease — has other drugs in the pipeline, the question remains whether Gossamer has the money and manpower to continue with the costly trials.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Seeking more manpower, the board voted to consult with HYA corporation to provide fiscal services for the district to the tune of up to $400,000.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 May 2026
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
For investigators, the broader concern is that Russia’s war effort may now depend in part on a transnational manpower pipeline that weaponizes global inequality, drawing economically desperate men from around the world into one of Europe’s deadliest conflicts.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Consistent use of bylines began during the Civil War when Union General Joseph Hooker became enraged over a story that included information about the manpower and location of his Army of the Potomac.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The 37-year-old had the opportunity to leave the front at one point but volunteered to stay due to the manpower challenges.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
While the company — focused on treating a rare lung disease — has other drugs in the pipeline, the question remains whether Gossamer has the money and manpower to continue with the costly trials.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Seeking more manpower, the board voted to consult with HYA corporation to provide fiscal services for the district to the tune of up to $400,000.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
Noun
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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 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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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
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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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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