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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
Father Joe’s is still hiring staff, securing licensure from the state and constructing nearly a dozen rooms that together will be able to hold more than 40 people.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The Godley Independent School District, which serves 3,200 Texas students, closed for multiple days last week after nearly 700 students and staff were absent on a single day, the AP reported.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2025
Steve Cox has joined the staff at SafeHaven Security Group, a security and threat assessment group based in Northwest Arkansas.
—Emma Jones, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Later that day, he was found unresponsive in his cell by his cellmate and jail staff immediately began lifesaving measures, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2025
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
The Godley Independent School District, which serves 3,200 Texas students, closed for multiple days last week after nearly 700 students and staff were absent on a single day, the AP reported.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2025
Steve Cox has joined the staff at SafeHaven Security Group, a security and threat assessment group based in Northwest Arkansas.
—Emma Jones, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Later that day, he was found unresponsive in his cell by his cellmate and jail staff immediately began lifesaving measures, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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In recent days, judges have pumped the brakes on Trump’s efforts to freeze spending, cull the federal workforce, end automatic citizenship for children born on U.S. soil, send transgender women to men’s prisons and dismantle the United States Agency for International Development.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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But that still left the bulk of the direct government workforce.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
9 Feb. 2025
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Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel used a wooden cane to rap on Phil's door.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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Hydrate the entire bare root rose (canes and roots) in a bucket of water for at least 24 hours.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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The job has been getting tougher Aaron Donald redefined the defensive tackle position with an eight-time All-Pro career over 10 seasons, and Jones has picked up the baton for the interior pass rushers since Donald retired.—
Dave Campbell,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
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Kerrigan, then 24, got severely bruised on her leg after being hit with a baton one day before a major skating competition.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Sacramento police and Sacramento City Unified School District security personnel patrolled the march and limited traffic along Freeport and surrounding streets.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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In personnel matters, Taylor Buchtel, Amy Eisenbraun, Ashley Eisenbraun and Courtney Stand were hired as teachers for 2024-2045, with Amy Eisenbraun also serving as a long-term substitute for several weeks this spring.—
Amy Wilde,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Toro gave the seven-story townhouse a grand makeover including an indoor pool, roof terrace, and artisanal furniture.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
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Players are competing for a $350,000 prize pool, with the winner taking home $200,000.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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This exceptional adventure combines the stunning beauty of Arctic landscapes with the rare spectacle of the 2026 total solar eclipse, as the experienced crew ensures optimal positioning for an unforgettable eclipse-viewing experience.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the passengers, their families and the rescue crew.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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