worker bees
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noun
- The non-reproducing female bees in a colony that gather nectar, build and maintain the hive, and care for the young.
- A group of people who perform the essential, everyday, and often laborious tasks within an organization, typically without holding positions of power.
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It was a triumph for U.S. cycling—and for all the worker bees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
The results suggest that pesticides may continue accumulating in a colony even after exposure begins, especially once worker bees are no longer able to remove contaminants as effectively.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
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- the engine room
- cogs in the machine
- drones
- boots on the ground
- the grinders
Possible Antonyms
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- the head honchos
- bigwigs
- shot-callers
- the idle
