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
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
This receptiveness led to Ockenfels’ favorite pictures from their partnership — inspired by the facial distortions in the paintings of Francis Bacon — in which bendings of glass were employed to warp Bowie’s likeness.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But during its reign, the Byzantines were known to use Greek fire in battle, particularly at sea where it was employed to set enemy ships ablaze, experts say.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Both are currently employed by the Angels – Hunter as a special assistant and Pujols on a personal services contract.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Since then, the team has employed Brad Ausmus (one season), Joe Maddon (two-plus seasons), Phil Nevin (one-plus seasons), Washington (one-plus seasons) and Montgomery, who managed the back half of the 2025 campaign.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Cane Corsos are recognized as a large breed of dog, often employed as guard dogs.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
On has over 1,100 people employed in Zurich, with more than 300 focused on research and development to drive innovation in product and materials development and design.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Clarke has been employed with Broward County Public Schools since December 2024.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Leakey employed Goodall as a secretary and sent her to study primate behavior in London in 1958.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
This receptiveness led to Ockenfels’ favorite pictures from their partnership — inspired by the facial distortions in the paintings of Francis Bacon — in which bendings of glass were employed to warp Bowie’s likeness.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But during its reign, the Byzantines were known to use Greek fire in battle, particularly at sea where it was employed to set enemy ships ablaze, experts say.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Both are currently employed by the Angels – Hunter as a special assistant and Pujols on a personal services contract.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Since then, the team has employed Brad Ausmus (one season), Joe Maddon (two-plus seasons), Phil Nevin (one-plus seasons), Washington (one-plus seasons) and Montgomery, who managed the back half of the 2025 campaign.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Cane Corsos are recognized as a large breed of dog, often employed as guard dogs.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
On has over 1,100 people employed in Zurich, with more than 300 focused on research and development to drive innovation in product and materials development and design.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Clarke has been employed with Broward County Public Schools since December 2024.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employed
Adjective
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Swift, the superstar singer, and Kelce, the three-time Super Bowl champion, became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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This album is Swift’s first as an engaged woman and her first since the Eras tour concluded in December 2024.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2015, Carlton officials hired appraisers who assessed the shuttered plant’s property at $457 million.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two years later, he was hired by The Tennessean's sports department.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For this story, Fortune used generative AI to help with an initial draft.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Photos used in this column were made possible by the Barry Bingham Jr.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Daria watched their diligent ascent while Andrés studied the map on his phone.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In part through an NIL deal and by buying out Demin’s Real Madrid contract, BYU recruited Demin to play for the Cougars in the 2024-25 academic year.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many recruited to these networks, like the young woman in Phoenix, are desperate and see stacks of cash advertised on social media as either a way out or a risk worth taking; Brambl added many don’t have the maturity or judgment to realize the dangers.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers utilized ex vivo gut microbiome cultures derived from stool samples of five healthy volunteers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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Boilerplate language in the budgets of several state agencies calls for measures to ensure state office space is 80% utilized and for polices, procedures, and monitoring that ensure state employees working remotely are doing their jobs.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no better way to bring peace to a busy weeknight, welcome a new neighbor, or be reminded of your childhood than a nostalgic comfort food.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Good morning, it's been another busy week in Central Indiana.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The payout for select customers includes up to $1 of credit to be applied toward future ParkMobile service fees.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security has detained hundreds of TPS holders from Venezuela nationwide, creating confusion about how the protections are being applied.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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