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
Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The report also notes European Social Surveys – tracking public attitudes, beliefs and behavior – which show that there is a 25% chance unemployed people at the lowest levels of jobless benefits will vote for the far right versus 15% for those who are employed.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Onward and upward By the end of its introductory episodes, Dispatch has successfully employed the traditional two-part pilot structure most sitcoms need to lay their groundwork.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The option was first employed in 2013 by Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Harry Reid, to confirm lower court judicial nominees.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Some of the Black labor movement’s early successes came from the efforts of the fifteen thousand workers employed as porters for the Pullman Company who organized in the summer of 1925 to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP).
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
According to National Nurses United, the largest nursing union in the country, the hospital employed 1,692 bedside nurses in March 2024, a number that falls well short of the roughly 2,200 nurses needed to safely staff the hospital.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The New England Patriots employed Tom Brady for two decades.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Adams continues to be employed by the district in some capacity.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
The report also notes European Social Surveys – tracking public attitudes, beliefs and behavior – which show that there is a 25% chance unemployed people at the lowest levels of jobless benefits will vote for the far right versus 15% for those who are employed.
—Ana Nicolaci Da Costa, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Onward and upward By the end of its introductory episodes, Dispatch has successfully employed the traditional two-part pilot structure most sitcoms need to lay their groundwork.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The option was first employed in 2013 by Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Harry Reid, to confirm lower court judicial nominees.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Some of the Black labor movement’s early successes came from the efforts of the fifteen thousand workers employed as porters for the Pullman Company who organized in the summer of 1925 to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP).
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
According to National Nurses United, the largest nursing union in the country, the hospital employed 1,692 bedside nurses in March 2024, a number that falls well short of the roughly 2,200 nurses needed to safely staff the hospital.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
The New England Patriots employed Tom Brady for two decades.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Adams continues to be employed by the district in some capacity.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employed
Adjective
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Among the engaged couples, the duo appeared to be the strongest despite early hiccups regarding lifestyle and finances.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 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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That being said, Flick’s side have faced similar issues with their press, having used the full-back jump since last season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Photos used in this column were made possible by the Barry Bingham Jr.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 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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Each of us could be recruited tomorrow and offered more money elsewhere.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The researchers recruited 28 female veterans aged 32 to 72, all of whom had been diagnosed with PTSD.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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As a result, his street gets extremely busy in the weeks leading up to Halloween.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Do Not Disturb will be another major moment for the 2024 Rolling Stone Future of Music digital cover star, who’s already had a busy 2025.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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