EMPLOYING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

employing

verb

present participle of employ

as in hiring

to provide with a paying job a new factory that will employ 500 people

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as in using

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 employing Venable hasn’t diverged from his early-season strategy of using his relievers early and often and employing openers on a semiregular basis. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 The world’s largest food and beverage company still operates six sites in Russia, employing more than 7,000 people. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 This is a strategy Fox has been increasingly employing for its dramas, greenlighting Best Medicine with Josh Charles attached to star and Memory of a Killer with Patrick Dempsey in final negotiations for the title role. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Andy Schachtel is Founder & CEO of Sourcefit, a global BPO company employing thousands of digital workers across emerging economies. — Andy Schachtel, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 According to the legal team that represented Wilson’s family, the San Diego police officer did not meet department rules for employing proper force. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026 This doesn’t necessarily mean employing a bigger LED screen and more musicians, but instead crafting a visual narrative that favors maximising lighting tricks and the architectural effects of the stage build. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026 Dreamkite will combine generative AI with traditional filmmaking, employing professional directors and actors to create AI-first and hybrid productions. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

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Patel was pressed on the FBI’s hiring standards The FBI quietly issued guidance this past spring lifting a categorical hiring ban on applicants who had previously engaged in prostitution.

— Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Some job seekers are pushing back against AI interviews in hiring — refusing them, withdrawing as candidates, or even blacklisting employers from future consideration.

— Sarah Jackson Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of hiring

Verb

Maybe my argument was so strong, the AI would realize that its tech overlords were using this insanely powerful technology not to solve hunger or climate change, but to make reading less essential.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Leaders on this path are using AI to increase the capabilities of their marketing teams and expand what talented people can accomplish.

— George Couris, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of using

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Rhone has named Alexa Andersen chief merchandising officer, recruiting a Puma executive with previous experience at Lululemon, Adidas, Asics and Nike as the performance apparel brand expands its product and retail strategy.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
One officer who was blocked had written a paper while in graduate school about the impact of political polarization on recruiting.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of recruiting

Verb

Because the sheriff's office is no longer utilizing the equipment, the agency asked Flock to remove its cameras, but nothing has happened yet.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
By utilizing scalable networks, banks have found a way to streamline settlement and reduce friction in cross-border transfers.

— Jeff Mahony, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of utilizing

Verb

That scrutiny has been applied to researchers applying for new grants as well.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 17 Sep. 2026
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security.

— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of applying

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During a hearing over that issue last month, prosecutors revealed jailhouse recordings in which Lavie bragged about exploiting Cloobeck.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
As attacks become more automated, adaptive and capable of exploiting multiple vulnerabilities simultaneously, security teams can no longer rely on detecting and responding to individual indicators after an attack is already underway.

— Chris Dimitriadis, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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