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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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Recently, reported cases have occurred involving staff at domestic violence organizations sharing confidential information with abusers, retaliating against survivors who raise concerns, or leveraging their institutional roles to sway custody proceedings and other legal matters.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The day after publication, Breakfast and News at One staff were emailed by John McAndrew, BBC News’ director of programmes, to remind them about the corporation’s approach to complaints of wrongdoing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Northwestern’s president, Michael Schill, has testified before Congress about his commitment to making Jewish students, faculty and staff feel comfortable around Northwestern’s campus.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Burns wanted to instruct city staff to draft a statement about the city’s commitment to protecting children.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The day after publication, Breakfast and News at One staff were emailed by John McAndrew, BBC News’ director of programmes, to remind them about the corporation’s approach to complaints of wrongdoing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Northwestern’s president, Michael Schill, has testified before Congress about his commitment to making Jewish students, faculty and staff feel comfortable around Northwestern’s campus.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
Burns wanted to instruct city staff to draft a statement about the city’s commitment to protecting children.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staff
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In December, The New York Times reported that Sotheby’s laid off more than 100 of its employees around the world, the equivalent of about 6 percent of its workforce.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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The initiative has been working to implement sweeping spending cuts and workforce reductions across the federal government.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Designers are treating them as conversation pieces to bring more texture, proportion, and detail into a room—we’re seeing bold silhouettes, statement-making legs, faceted fronts that play with light and shadow, and materials ranging from earthy mango wood to coastal cane.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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Elaborate breads are baked into the shapes of carpenter’s tools, ladders, and canes, which symbolize Joseph’s staff, while bread crumbs are scattered to represent sawdust.—
Cindy Salvato,
Saveur,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cardoso picked up the baton from opening chef Ed Tinoco last summer, and has not looked back.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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One police officer used a speaker to order protesters to move onto the sidewalk as other officers stood in the street, batons in hand.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2025
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The victims from the country’s north were killed in the Uromi area of Edo State after being stopped by local security personnel.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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The lawsuits come after President Trump signed executive orders this week, which attempted to restrict both firms' access to federal buildings, yank any active security clearances held by its personnel, and direct government employees not to meet with the firm or its members.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because the Attorney General has chosen to proceed in this way, Mr. Mangione’s Due Process rights have already been violated and the manner in which the Government has acted has prejudiced the grand jury pool and has corrupted the grand jury process.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The main container has enough space for all your rafts and pool toys.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Boredom, distraction and complacency of crews are issues, as is the ability to identify dangers in bad weather and visibility.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Two members of Landi’s crew survived by clinging onto pieces of wood until a passing vessel rescued them the next day.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Staff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staff. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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