1
as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
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2
as in to use
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 employment
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 employ
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Domestic manufacturers contribute nearly $3 trillion in economic output, accounting for about 10 percent of gross domestic product and employing well over 12 million workers.
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Timothy Templet,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Elayyat is the Deputy Director of Self-Sufficiency Services for the county's Health and Human Services Agency, and has been in the county's employ for six years, per 10 News.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Verb
The authors dismiss the critique, common on the right, that academic departments employ too many liberals and not enough conservatives.
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Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Domestic manufacturers contribute nearly $3 trillion in economic output, accounting for about 10 percent of gross domestic product and employing well over 12 million workers.
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Timothy Templet,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Noun
After the princess’s longtime stylist, Natasha Archer, departed Kate’s employ last summer, Kate hasn’t hired a stylist to replace her.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
Elayyat is the Deputy Director of Self-Sufficiency Services for the county's Health and Human Services Agency, and has been in the county's employ for six years, per 10 News.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for employ
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In June 2025, the university also announced a hiring freeze and paused annual pay increases, citing uncertainty in funding sources.
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In April, Anthropic was also hiring for a data center deal sourcing role in the country.
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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The individuals said the restoration will help ensure the organizations can use the model for defensive cyber purposes.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
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Kenya’s foreign minister flew to Moscow in March to demand that Russia stop recruiting Kenyans, describing the pipeline bringing Kenyan citizens to Russia as a human trafficking ring.
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Barcott is the co-founder and CEO of With Honor, an organization that recruits bipartisan veterans to run for office.
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Staying close to the start line and utilizing transit options will help ensure a smooth and stress-free race morning.
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At its intimate factory, Crystal expanded its rooftop solar installation beyond the contract demand to fully utilize the available rooftop space.
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Another big moment in the finale is Tom and Mary finally getting engaged and married off-screen.
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Nonprofit leaders often spend much of their time engaging externally—with donors, policymakers, partners and community stakeholders.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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So far, there are no reports of the usbliter8 bug being exploited in the wild.
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However, Nawrocki is a nationalist politician who has exploited anti-Ukrainian sentiment for electoral gain.
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“Employ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employ. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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