as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
insisted that the children be employed in some useful activity, even during school vacations
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as in hired
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
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as in used
to put into action or service
looking for a job in which she can employ her considerable writing skills
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Recent Examples of employed
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But the department's Federal Student Aid Handbook does not include that restriction for students employed by schools for on-campus work.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
The financial stakes of staying employed are high, especially because many Americans nearing retirement are not financially prepared.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Since the initial news of Gatewood’s filing with the IG, speculation regarding the content of the complaint has focused on ShotSpotter, the gunshot-detection technology formerly employed in parts of the city, which Johnson ended in the fall of 2024 over the objections of a majority of aldermen.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The plant as of last summer employed more than 600 total.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s why so many luxury fashion houses have employed monograms to build their aesthetic identity.
—Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The officer is no longer employed by Baltimore Police Department and the individual no longer lives in Maryland, Bradford said.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott Hansel, the president and CEO at Chapman, said people are surprised to learn that more than 40% of people staying there are employed in some capacity.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
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She’s employed at West Virginia’s federally funded Head Start program for low-income children and her husband is a postal worker.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
But the department's Federal Student Aid Handbook does not include that restriction for students employed by schools for on-campus work.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
The financial stakes of staying employed are high, especially because many Americans nearing retirement are not financially prepared.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Since the initial news of Gatewood’s filing with the IG, speculation regarding the content of the complaint has focused on ShotSpotter, the gunshot-detection technology formerly employed in parts of the city, which Johnson ended in the fall of 2024 over the objections of a majority of aldermen.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The plant as of last summer employed more than 600 total.
—Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s why so many luxury fashion houses have employed monograms to build their aesthetic identity.
—Brandon Kaipo Moningka, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The officer is no longer employed by Baltimore Police Department and the individual no longer lives in Maryland, Bradford said.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott Hansel, the president and CEO at Chapman, said people are surprised to learn that more than 40% of people staying there are employed in some capacity.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employed
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In a new dark comedy (now in theaters) from Dream Scenario director Kristoffer Borgli, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya play Charlie and Emma, an engaged couple whose wedding plans are thrown into disarray when the latter makes a disturbing confession.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Performance Data Helps Teams Focus on What Works Content strategy can become more effective when teams identify which pages attract attention, which channels drive visits, and which topics keep users engaged and loyal.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The relationship healed after Howard was hired as Michigan’s basketball coach in 2019.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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With Brooklyn’s injury list still swallowing half the rotation and the draft lottery picture tightening by the day, Liddell used Tuesday night as a personal argument.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit claims that Missouri lawmakers used no rational basis to categorize which counties qualified for a 5% cap, a freeze or neither.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, be diligent because mint spreads rapidly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Iran is taking diligent steps to ensure only certain vessels are able to pass, prioritizing countries with friendlier relations or ships with links to their own trade.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dintaman and Nolan then recruited Johnson to pose as the victim in person at the state's Department of Treasury's Unclaimed Property Office to get a second copy of the check.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hamm talked about playing football in high school and being recruited by three colleges.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This season, the Royals have utilized Falter in a different role.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Investigators eventually utilized the same forensic genealogy pipeline to link the remains to Gregory Hugh Oliver, who had been reported missing to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 1983.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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With busy schedules, sitting down to eat a meal as a family can be tricky and cause feelings of guilt.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Each carried one passenger in the back seat, all of them busy on their phones.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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As it’s applied today, the law allows trial attorneys to prey on the state’s small and mid-sized businesses — filing frivolous, costly lawsuits over even the most minor violation of California’s complex labor code.—
Tom Manzo,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ramos is eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and applied, but the program remains halted for new applicants after a yearlong battle in court that challenges the program.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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