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as in workforces
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 canes
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 staffs
Peyser is a transportation consultant who served on the staffs of Mayor Ed Koch and two members of Congress from Queens.
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Peter Peyser, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Pollock noted the park staffs Sand Beach Entrance station year-round and supports Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center staffing throughout the winter.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Some local Southern California coaching staffs that were in attendance included Dorsey, San Dimas, Bishop Amat, and Bell Gardens among others.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Notably, both Cal and Stanford have changed coaching staffs since Mendoza and Bailey were last on their rosters.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The news and editorial staffs of The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
That suite will include a press box and areas for the home and road coaching staffs.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Peter Peyser, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Pollock noted the park staffs Sand Beach Entrance station year-round and supports Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center staffing throughout the winter.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Some local Southern California coaching staffs that were in attendance included Dorsey, San Dimas, Bishop Amat, and Bell Gardens among others.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Notably, both Cal and Stanford have changed coaching staffs since Mendoza and Bailey were last on their rosters.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The news and editorial staffs of The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Cox Communications, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The news and editorial staffs of the Orange County Register had no role in this post’s preparation.
—Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
That suite will include a press box and areas for the home and road coaching staffs.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staffs
Noun
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Meta and Microsoft have also announced plans to reduce their workforces, with Meta reinvesting in AI.—
Seema Mody,Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Illinois employers don’t need to wait until the law’s full implementation to reap the benefits in their workforces of embracing talented people who have been affected by the justice system.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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To rejuvenate these shrubs, cut three of the thickest canes all the way back to the ground in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Video footage of disabled military veterans—some in wheelchairs, others leaning on canes—being zip-tied and dragged out of the Capitol Rotunda for staging a peaceful, anti-war protest.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The Marsies who resist arrest are doing so without batons, skull-protecting helmets, and guns containing, technically, nonlethal rounds.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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The hospital's public safety officers were trained to use pepper gel, batons, and handcuffs.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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While city leaders debated how to restructure the system, LAHSA employees said the uncertainty is already taking a toll.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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With this information, employers can steer employees to the best-value providers, remedy overbilling by intermediaries, and design affordable health plans with lower premiums.—
Jordan Bruneau,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Baltimore County Fire crews responded to reports of a fire at the church at 2312 Westchester Ave.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Equally concerning is that requiring twice as many workers per case without a plan to recruit or retain them risks widespread gaps in care.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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First, the company engaged in interference and retaliation by issuing discipline to a bargaining committee member for attending bargaining sessions on behalf of their fellow workers — protected activity under federal law.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Staffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staffs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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