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
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Massey was previously employed as a home healthcare aide before the chronic disease forced her not to work.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The University of Miami employed 90.
—Lucy Marques, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
There are about 40,000 people employed in Michigan's recreational industry, according to the CRA.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Grandmas and grandpas are now employed to get by in today's society.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Kornman was employed by the Bonita Unified School District in San Dimas when, earlier this year, a San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputy caught him masturbating inside his car on the side of a road in Nipomo, according to court records.
—Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The sources say their crew seem to be employed by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and their regular social media posts provide a trail of their stops on the China to Iran journey.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
This can likely be traced back to Gian Piero Gasperini’s arrival in Serie A with Genoa in 2007, using a back-three system to counteract the prevailing, narrow 4-3-1-2 shape that was commonly employed in Italy.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Firefighters employed a blanket containing a mixture of foam and water, because of fuel leaking on the ground, to put out the fire, the Daily Herald reported, adding there was no damage to the mall’s interior or nearby structures.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Massey was previously employed as a home healthcare aide before the chronic disease forced her not to work.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The University of Miami employed 90.
—Lucy Marques, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
There are about 40,000 people employed in Michigan's recreational industry, according to the CRA.
—Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Grandmas and grandpas are now employed to get by in today's society.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
Kornman was employed by the Bonita Unified School District in San Dimas when, earlier this year, a San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputy caught him masturbating inside his car on the side of a road in Nipomo, according to court records.
—Muri Assuncao, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The sources say their crew seem to be employed by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and their regular social media posts provide a trail of their stops on the China to Iran journey.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
This can likely be traced back to Gian Piero Gasperini’s arrival in Serie A with Genoa in 2007, using a back-three system to counteract the prevailing, narrow 4-3-1-2 shape that was commonly employed in Italy.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employed
Adjective
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Greg Tate, Joan Morgan, and Mike Davis then became my models of engaged writing and criticism.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The two began dating in 2003 and quickly became engaged.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 1873 twenty-two-year-old Edward Walter Maunder was hired as the spectroscopic assistant for this program.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Woodward was the one who hired Fisher at Texas A&M.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The mice will be used in experiments on reproduction in low Earth orbit.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 Nov. 2025
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Rare earths are something that China used some years ago in a spat with Japan.—
Kerry Brown,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For those who are still in therapy, being diligent and consistent with your treatment plan is extremely important for reducing long-term risk.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meaning, his sons balance a hearty rotation of sports and academics, but the Farrers are also diligent about working in time for volunteer projects, too.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This exciting Halloween adventure sees an unwitting babysitter (Tamara Smart) recruited to a secret society of monster-fighting teens.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Kue Lawrence delivers a chilling performance for the ages as Samuel Miller, a seventh-grade student recruited by a shady mentor (Michael Sean Tighe) to compete in the bloody contests.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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The team utilized a flag system to communicate amid the crowd noise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Numerous resources were utilized as well, including K-9 units, drones, aviation support, ATVs and officers on foot.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Under Armour has also been busy making bigger investments in the performance shoe category.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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The folks at East Fork have been busy this year.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But, with the loss of his income and bills pouring in, the family applied for benefits at the end of September when her husband's paychecks officially dried up.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The most obvious being that mice were used, so results can’t be directly applied to humans yet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employed. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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