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as in hires
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
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as in uses
to put into action or service
looking for a job in which she can employ her considerable writing skills
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as in employments
the state of being provided with a paying job
while you're under our employ, you can't do outside work for our competitors
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Recent Examples of employs
Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Honeywell employs 97,000 people worldwide, including 1,150 in Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The company employs approximately 75,000 people across around 100 countries worldwide.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Channel Services team employs strategies across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Today, the distributor employs 25 people, split between the HQ in Antwerp and an office in Amsterdam, many of whom have been with the company for a number of years.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The new gym, located next to Kroger, employs eight to 10 full-time and 16-20 part-time workers, according to a news release.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Ted’s employs five full-time and two part-time tailors.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The luxury giant employs 18,000 people in the country.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sergio’s, which also employs her ex-husband and Gazitua’s father John, is known for favorites like ropa vieja, vaca frita and pan con bistec as well as the aforementioned croquetas, empanadas and pastelitos.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Honeywell employs 97,000 people worldwide, including 1,150 in Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The company employs approximately 75,000 people across around 100 countries worldwide.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
The Channel Services team employs strategies across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Today, the distributor employs 25 people, split between the HQ in Antwerp and an office in Amsterdam, many of whom have been with the company for a number of years.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The new gym, located next to Kroger, employs eight to 10 full-time and 16-20 part-time workers, according to a news release.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Ted’s employs five full-time and two part-time tailors.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
The luxury giant employs 18,000 people in the country.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
But the depth of struggles beyond that must prompt some broader questions about philosophy or the type of hitters Houston employs.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employs
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These hires infuse Blue Water with critical know-how to streamline production and operationalize its ASV platforms effectively.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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But given all the blood on his hands from the first movie, a Soviet Red Army leader (Richard Brake) hires the violent officer who killed Aatami’s family (Stephen Lang) to eliminate the patriarch next.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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IndyStar uses discretion in naming people accused of crimes, considering the severity of charges and available information, among other factors.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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Interactive Brokers already uses Zerohash for crypto trading and custody and will launch a stablecoin product with the firm, Woodford said.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wahlberg, 54, plays a professional thief who recruits a new team in an attempt to rob a treasure recently recovered from the depths of the ocean.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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The international outfit recruits followers to join nearby cells and will refer prospects to, as well as put them in contact with, antifa chapters in their area.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The team reportedly used multi-wavelength texturization, a technique that utilizes multiple laser wavelengths to control the texture of a material.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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Canary Mission utilizes a strategic virality, providing readily available, aggregate style content to better facilitate different permutations of repression and harassment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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In addition, the Office administers the DMCA designated agent directory and provides guidance on notice and counternotice procedures, group registration for short online works, and emerging policy issues, including copyright considerations related to artificial intelligence.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Local museums and galleries often take works on loan or consignment, displaying them in ideal conditions for months or even years.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The team models professional pathways, adapts curriculum for sensory and developmental differences, sustains an active parent club, and engages alumni as volunteers and mentors.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Each creative ambassador who is selected will receive a stipend of $12,000 to produce a project that engages the public in creative expression.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Changes to the program, including fee adjustments and wage requirements, could affect both employers and prospective employees by influencing who applies and how companies structure their hiring.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Without proof of purchase, a $16 reimbursement cap applies.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Summit Hospitality also operates Summit Grill, Third Street Social, Pearl Tavern and Boru Asian Eatery and Neighborhood Cafe.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
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Big Time Fund operates as part of an initiative supported by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, and invests in entertainment projects aimed at bolstering the country’s creative economy and amplifying Arab storytelling.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Employs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employs. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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