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
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
And if advanced technology is going to be a net negative for human jobs, governments will have to find ways to keep people gainfully employed … or otherwise compensated.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Most officers employed by a Texas school district previously worked for municipal police agencies, an analysis of police certification data found.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The school district confirmed the teacher is no longer employed by them, but declined to comment on pending litigation.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
On one hand, economic expansion is still going strong despite job growth slowing to a trickle, suggesting productivity among those currently employed is rising.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Population Survey, the number of employed 16- to 19-year-olds rose by 801,000 between April and July 2025, not seasonally adjusted.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Trevez, who had previously been employed by the Sikkemas as a security guard, told authorities that Daniel Sikkema had paid him to kill the gallerist.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 May 2026
More than 1,500 firefighters are employed by the Boston Fire Department, its union has said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Verb
Some doctors employed wildly improbable cures when treating these pestilential tumors.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
And if advanced technology is going to be a net negative for human jobs, governments will have to find ways to keep people gainfully employed … or otherwise compensated.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Most officers employed by a Texas school district previously worked for municipal police agencies, an analysis of police certification data found.
—Clare Amari, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The school district confirmed the teacher is no longer employed by them, but declined to comment on pending litigation.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
On one hand, economic expansion is still going strong despite job growth slowing to a trickle, suggesting productivity among those currently employed is rising.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026
According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Population Survey, the number of employed 16- to 19-year-olds rose by 801,000 between April and July 2025, not seasonally adjusted.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Trevez, who had previously been employed by the Sikkemas as a security guard, told authorities that Daniel Sikkema had paid him to kill the gallerist.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 May 2026
More than 1,500 firefighters are employed by the Boston Fire Department, its union has said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employed
Adjective
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Through workshops, brain-health nutrition and other innovative tools such as exergaming — interactive technology that combines exercise with gaming — residents can explore new ways to stay engaged and nurture continued vitality.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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That underdeveloped online channel is likely why the David Bellinger of Mizuho said many of these newer digital customers appear less engaged with Costco’s traditional warehouse experience.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Prosecutors alleged Roberts knowingly lacked employment authorization for nearly all of his two-decade career in urban education and submitted a counterfeit Social Security card when he was hired as superintendent of the Des Moines public school district, which serves 30,000 students.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And yet, in the same window, my 50-person consulting firm hired its first full-stack software developer in January.—
Rob Collie,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The menu centers on a custom asado grill, where steaks are charred and smoked over seasoned Tasmanian Cask Company barrels once used for port, sherry, or bourbon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But Great Power wars are more destructive than others because of their intensity and scale, because of the weapons used, and because of their tendency to spread.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s yet another reason to be diligent with your daily SPF.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The vast majority must be recruited from the approximately 180,000 students and residents in civilian programs.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Hopkins, a Nashville native whose dad Brad was a tackle in the NFL, received a late offer from Florida, but he was otherwise lightly recruited and committed to the first Power 4 school to offer him, Purdue.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The way in which the detection is utilized is what makes things troubling.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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There is some inaccurate information on how these cameras are being utilized.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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But he's benefited from his busy daily workload and a lifetime of abstinence from tobacco and alcohol, said his physician, Sean Barbabella.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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That could have included a certain population size within three miles, a certain demographic target nearby, a maximum of 2,500 square feet on a single floor, located on a busy intersection, with a minimum number of locations per market, etc.—
George Deeb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Discipline visible in advance is easier to defend than discipline applied in crisis.—
Ali Aydan,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Benefit applied instantly at time of booking.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employed. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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