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
Consistent use of bylines began during the Civil War when Union General Joseph Hooker became enraged over a story that included information about the manpower and location of his Army of the Potomac.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The lengthening deployments come as Ukrainian commanders in other units have warned of personnel issues, acknowledging that the army will never match the manpower of Russia’s far larger military force.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm for additional equipment and manpower for the fire in the 400 block of West 79th Street, near Vincennes Avenue.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
While the company — focused on treating a rare lung disease — has other drugs in the pipeline, the question remains whether Gossamer has the money and manpower to continue with the costly trials.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Probation is relying on officers redeployed from the field to maintain those numbers, however, and Viera Rosa warned that oversight over adult and juvenile probationers is suffering due to the depleted manpower.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seeking more manpower, the board voted to consult with HYA corporation to provide fiscal services for the district to the tune of up to $400,000.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Jafarzadeh said that the campaign is pitched as a patriotic duty, and the mobilization of civilians helps the regime by both replenishing manpower and occupying members of the public that could otherwise be swept up into future protests.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The lengthening deployments come as Ukrainian commanders in other units have warned of personnel issues, acknowledging that the army will never match the manpower of Russia’s far larger military force.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The Chicago Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm for additional equipment and manpower for the fire in the 400 block of West 79th Street, near Vincennes Avenue.
—Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
While the company — focused on treating a rare lung disease — has other drugs in the pipeline, the question remains whether Gossamer has the money and manpower to continue with the costly trials.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Probation is relying on officers redeployed from the field to maintain those numbers, however, and Viera Rosa warned that oversight over adult and juvenile probationers is suffering due to the depleted manpower.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
Seeking more manpower, the board voted to consult with HYA corporation to provide fiscal services for the district to the tune of up to $400,000.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Jafarzadeh said that the campaign is pitched as a patriotic duty, and the mobilization of civilians helps the regime by both replenishing manpower and occupying members of the public that could otherwise be swept up into future protests.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manpower
Noun
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Also, the day care staff sat with the parents, which affected the social scene for everyone.—
Jacobina Martin,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two worked together at Croydon, Whyteleafe and Kinetic Academy, and Hudson formed part of McFarlane’s bench staff during his interim spell leading the Chelsea first team.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The zoo is partnering with Outward Bound Adventures, the oldest nonprofit in the nation dedicated to getting people from urban areas out into nature and into a workforce that has often excluded them.—
Alys Martinez,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The message from Silicon Valley is that AI is restructuring the workforce in real time—and that the rest of corporate America should brace for the same.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The front office has given no indication that personnel moves are coming.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new special protective services unit would fall under the State Patrol and act as a clearinghouse for security for the Legislature, from coordinating the personnel to assessing threats.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Empty bird baths, kiddie pools, buckets and plant saucers every few days.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Amid all-white design, there were several pools, hot tubs, a zero-entry wavepool, a therapy bath, a winding fast-current channel, and even a high-speed waterslide or two.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Manpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manpower. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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