manpower

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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Noun
  • Yet, despite these factors, 63% of employers still planned to add permanent staff in the first half of 2025.
    Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • At the same time, Hegseth also faces reports of dysfunction and infighting among his personal staff at the Pentagon.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • Some people are concerned that AI will take over the workforce.
    William Arruda, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Family caregivers ages 50 and older who leave the workforce to care for a parent lost $303,880, on average, in income and benefits over a caregiver's lifetime, according to a 2016 Families Caring for an Aging America study.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • Judges Bossa and Ibanez Carranza ruled to authorize the ICC’s investigation against U.S. personnel in Afghanistan.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Jarmond said there would be no staffing cuts, but some personnel might be reassigned to better serve the athletic department.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • With Intex’s easy lock system, the pool is ready for water in just 60 minutes, and the frame pieces snap together with no extra tools required.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • For more casual daytime dining, the Seascape terrace, adjacent to the main pool, offers a more relaxed cuisine, including Caprese salads, burgers, and pasta.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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