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as in workforce
a body of persons at work or available for work
we're working with a short staff at the office today
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as in cane
a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment
carried a staff for self-defense when walking alone at night
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Recent Examples of staff
Fully fenced and gated, the property features a main home and multiple guest and staff quarters spread across roughly 20,000 square feet.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
But Laing noted this week that the mayor had already consolidated some departments and made other changes last winter that reduced management staff.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
When 100 of these boxes showed up, the staff was not pleased.
—Miguel Legoas, USA Today, 14 July 2025
After Trammell's death, investigators with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office determined the jail staff did nothing wrong and provided Trammell with appropriate care.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
But Laing noted this week that the mayor had already consolidated some departments and made other changes last winter that reduced management staff.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
When 100 of these boxes showed up, the staff was not pleased.
—Miguel Legoas, USA Today, 14 July 2025
After Trammell's death, investigators with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office determined the jail staff did nothing wrong and provided Trammell with appropriate care.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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That's because the entire U.S. shipboard maritime workforce is projected to turn over in the coming decades.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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The executive order at the center of the legal battle, issued in March, would reduce the Education Department’s workforce by roughly 1,400 positions, with Trump saying the order would effectively gut the department.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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If consumed in excess, both cane and high-fructose corn syrup, like all sugars, can carry negative health effects including weight gain, diabetes and heart disease.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Countries ranging from South America to Europe and Asia more commonly use sucrose, derived from cane or beet sugar, in Coca-Cola.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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Jasmine reportedly entered the car wearing black gloves and carrying another metal baton.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Marshal Goodnight faces charges including impersonating a peace officer, being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of a stun gun, possessing a baton and possessing a tear gas weapon, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 July 2025
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The TikTok video shows a large crew of rescue personnel carrying Hogan on a stretcher down the front stairs of his home.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Thailand’s total of 361,000 active-duty personnel spread across all branches of the kingdom’s military is three times Cambodia’s.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Individuals will have access to a truly global pool of mentors, available on-demand for specific questions or challenges, particularly within rapidly evolving fields.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Thankfully, there are plenty of other ways to cool off in the water without a pool.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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On all but the difficult-to-access east side of the fire, crews have already planted seeds to restore the environment and repaired fences, according to the Great Basin team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve 22 engines, six water tenders and four hand crews.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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