manpower

noun

Definition of manpowernext
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 North Korea’s willingness to sustain such losses reflects the reach of Russia’s global alliances and Moscow’s need for extra manpower. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Boisvert said a lack of manpower at the department has made the situation more frustrating. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026 Alex Wagner, who served as assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs during the Biden administration, argued recruiting has remained remarkably insulated from those political battles. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Protesters view Fedorov, a proponent of technology and drone warfare, as representing a vital, modern strategy to conserve lives amidst manpower shortages, contrasting with older military approaches. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, Bonta said roads are being cleared by city staff from the Street Department, Sanitation Department, Parks Department, Utilities Department, and a coalition of companies and unions that have volunteered with equipment and manpower. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Dellinger said the county has sand and bags to give out, but not the manpower. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2026 According to the company, the new production system reduces floor space required per GWh by 50%, production manpower by 58%, and manufacturing energy consumption by 13% compared with its previous generation. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026 In the way that entertainment websites used to dedicate manpower to recaps of Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad, bloggers are now committed to the happenings of Below Deck and Real Housewives. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
  1. staff
  2. workforce
  3. personnel
  4. pool
Noun
  • That said, there have been visitors in wheelchairs who are helped by the attentive staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The source said the TCU staff was aware of mounting tensions, but viewed it as just a part of competitive football in fall camp, not bullying.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of staff
Noun
  • Summary Artificial intelligence adoption for frontline workers lags significantly behind its integration for information workers, despite frontline staff comprising the majority of the workforce.
    — Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But the federal agency that has required companies to collect and report demographic workforce data since 1966 is now working to end that practice, a move some critics say would be a huge blow to civil rights enforcement.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of workforce
Noun
  • The people were convicted of charges ranging from joint terrorist groups to assassinations of military personnel and civilians, the office said in a statement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • This will be a question the personnel staff must address as cutdown day and waiver-wire evaluation approach.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of personnel
Noun
  • From the lifeguard by the pool who’s been here for 30 years and taught most of the members’ children to swim, to the bright young team at the kids’ club.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Just across the street from the bus stop … lurks a deep drainage pool at the bottom of a sheer 12-foot drop from the street.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of pool

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