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a person or company that has people who do work for wages or a salary; a person or company that has employees
It was the employer's responsibility to improve workplace safety. Your travel expenses should be paid for by your employer.
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Recent Examples of employers
Local employers must also recognize the role affordable housing plays in the well-being of their workforce and invest in their employees’ stability.
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Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of the RTX Corporation, is one of the state’s largest employers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
One of the most effective ways to lower outrageous healthcare costs is to give employers access to their own health plan claims data.
—Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.
—Matthew Mowery, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, you might get exposed to a variety of employers, which can be handy for future job searches.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
That comes even as a growing number of employers are dishing out bonuses based on AI use.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, with the PSLF help tool, borrowers can search for a list of employers that still qualify under the program.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of the RTX Corporation, is one of the state’s largest employers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
One of the most effective ways to lower outrageous healthcare costs is to give employers access to their own health plan claims data.
—Jordan Bruneau, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.
—Matthew Mowery, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, you might get exposed to a variety of employers, which can be handy for future job searches.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
That comes even as a growing number of employers are dishing out bonuses based on AI use.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, with the PSLF help tool, borrowers can search for a list of employers that still qualify under the program.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employers
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The second floor will include offices for village, police, and community development administrators, as well as staff break rooms and conference spaces.—
Elizabeth Owens-Schiele,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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School Board members discussed Hepburn’s first draft of the plan on April 21 and voiced concerns that the plan might cut too many teachers and lower-level employees and too few top administrators.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Speakers repeatedly pointed to Duke Energy executives’ multimillion-dollar compensation as evidence of misplaced priorities.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the new traffic data the railroads analyzed from all the major freight railroads convinced executives that more job growth is likely.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to one study, only 22 percent of managers globally are engaged–a staggering number that has a direct impact on employee engagement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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For facility managers, safety officers, construction supervisors and compliance teams, understanding AI’s role in supporting fire watch guards is becoming increasingly relevant as businesses seek better visibility, faster documentation and stronger operational accountability.—
MediaWave,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Would an army with excellent captains and mediocre generals be better than one with a brilliant general and crummy captains?—
Andrew Van Dam,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the process of making Solo, the film’s original directors, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, were fired and replaced with Ron Howard.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Roughly 30% of Gautam’s hotel staff in Florida are Haitians who are TPS holders, working as housekeepers, landscapers, supervisors and in other positions.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The lack of supervision of new workers on cases is also a problem, according to the DCF worker, who explained that many supervisors work remotely.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Use your diplomatic skills when dealing with parents, bosses, teachers or VIPs to avoid power struggles.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Secretaries are paying the same amount into Social Security as their bosses.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fort Lauderdale city leaders should be stewards of the taxpayers’ money, now and in the future.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cultural Stewardship What’s emerging is a new role for brands, not just as participants in culture, but as stewards of it.—
Angelique Kuiper,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Employers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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