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
CNN Money, 4 June 2026
More than 60 cameras were employed to swoop around the stage and arena as Perry hopscotched through aerial stunts, pyro blasts and more than a couple of costume changes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Müller mentioned that his machine used an artificial ear, a mechanism simulating the human eardrum that gathered sound from the air and was employed during the 1780s as a hearing aid.
—Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Heaphy is no longer employed by WFG.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
In Spain, migrants are more regularly employed, and the country has seen an economic boost with somewhat less of a popular backlash.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
In his letter, Polis noted that no other state in the country places similar requirements on lobbyists employed by governors or state agencies.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Union files grievance A Triangle Services operations director confirmed this week that the company employed an average of 24 security guards under the Ramsey County contract.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 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
Verb
Strauss, who killed himself in 2005, was employed by Ohio State’s athletic department and medical staff for nearly two decades.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
More than 60 cameras were employed to swoop around the stage and arena as Perry hopscotched through aerial stunts, pyro blasts and more than a couple of costume changes.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Müller mentioned that his machine used an artificial ear, a mechanism simulating the human eardrum that gathered sound from the air and was employed during the 1780s as a hearing aid.
—Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Heaphy is no longer employed by WFG.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
In Spain, migrants are more regularly employed, and the country has seen an economic boost with somewhat less of a popular backlash.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
In his letter, Polis noted that no other state in the country places similar requirements on lobbyists employed by governors or state agencies.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Union files grievance A Triangle Services operations director confirmed this week that the company employed an average of 24 security guards under the Ramsey County contract.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 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
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
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 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
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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
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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