1
as in hiring
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in using
to put into action or service
looking for a job in which she can employ her considerable writing skills
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of employing
But most importantly of all, macOS users need to be aware of how the SHub Reaper threat actors are employing that infection chain by layering familiar brands across multiple stages of the same singular attack.
—
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Cambodia’s garment industry, employing hundreds of thousands of workers, also rode the shift.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
And that's why the WNBA remains a small-time sports league subject to mockery, despite employing arguably the most popular basketball player in the world.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The hotel has strong eco credentials, employing solar panels, biomass boilers, rainwater-harvesting, and gray water recycling—and a delightful ten-percent discount for guests arriving by foot, bike, or public transport.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Organizations can also be barred for promoting what the agency calls delegitimization campaigns against Israel; for denying the existence of Israel as a democratic state; or for employing an officeholder who has called for a boycott of Israel.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Militant Islamist groups, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and ISIS, have demonstrated increasing sophistication in their use of UAVs, employing them not only for reconnaissance but also for complex attack operations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
However, a different metric from ADP that tracks slightly larger businesses (those employing between one and 19 people) finds an increase of 526,000 jobs last year.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Local police departments are increasingly turning to surveillance drones to watch over peaceful protestors, occasionally even employing the same kind of hardware used by the US military.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Cambodia’s garment industry, employing hundreds of thousands of workers, also rode the shift.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
And that's why the WNBA remains a small-time sports league subject to mockery, despite employing arguably the most popular basketball player in the world.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The hotel has strong eco credentials, employing solar panels, biomass boilers, rainwater-harvesting, and gray water recycling—and a delightful ten-percent discount for guests arriving by foot, bike, or public transport.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Organizations can also be barred for promoting what the agency calls delegitimization campaigns against Israel; for denying the existence of Israel as a democratic state; or for employing an officeholder who has called for a boycott of Israel.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Militant Islamist groups, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and ISIS, have demonstrated increasing sophistication in their use of UAVs, employing them not only for reconnaissance but also for complex attack operations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
However, a different metric from ADP that tracks slightly larger businesses (those employing between one and 19 people) finds an increase of 526,000 jobs last year.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Local police departments are increasingly turning to surveillance drones to watch over peaceful protestors, occasionally even employing the same kind of hardware used by the US military.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employing
Verb
-
Instead of hiring a new host, the network is replacing the show with Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
-
The study shows the remote roles companies have been hiring for most between January 1 and May 21, 2026, offering average salaries of $100,000 or more, according to Paysale.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
The Tribune adopted it in 1940, but Porter’s motto remained largely a regional phenomenon for four decades until CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger, a former Chicago newspaper reporter, began using it during the NCAA tournament in 1982.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
-
But Cole overcame that initial adversity, getting Jonathan Aranda to fly out harmlessly, and then using a slick inside move to pick off Simpson.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
Verb
-
The previous campaigns that targeted Florida and Texas had no visible effect on recruiting or free agency in either college or professional sports.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
-
Concerns about longer-term career impacts are also to blame for trouble recruiting the next generation of researchers.—
Eric Welch,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
Huang, based in Brooklyn, has produced a series of lamps drawing upon her childhood memories in Southwest China, utilizing Chinese lantern and paper techniques.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
17 May 2026
-
The Pistons also check in riding a wave of confidence after their dominant 115-94 win in Cleveland in Game 6, giving me confidence in utilizing the Pistons moneyline as the first leg of our parlay.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
-
The scientists can use this to safely experiment with new materials and printing techniques before applying them in factories.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
-
Sometimes applying a furniture-grade oil over the whole surface can camouflage grease stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
Brunson’s defense and the lack of rim protection from Towns remain weaknesses, but nobody has come close to exploiting them so far.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
-
Governors, regulators and consumer advocates are challenging traditional profit guarantees and rate hikes, arguing monopoly utilities are exploiting a ‘broken’ 20th century model while households struggle with affordability.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Employing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employing. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
