1
as in hiring
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
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2
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
Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury is employing a PCR thermocycler that cuts the time to get a diagnosis from days to just merely hours.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 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
Yong Ni, who owns Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse locations, faces 10 federal counts, including harboring and unlawfully employing immigrants and possessing a fraudulent immigrant visa, according to an indictment unsealed Friday.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Drawing from the spatial framework of traditional shophouse living, the interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The agriculture industry in Egypt is massive, employing more than a quarter of its workforce and accounting for about 15% of its GDP.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re expected to generate nearly $800 million in economic activity across more than 1,000 shooting days while employing over 5,300 cast and crew.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
While at the facility, the bear cubs are being reared by animal caretakers who are employing bear masks, animal furs and scents to disguise themselves while interacting with them in hopes of limiting their comfort and potential dependence on humans.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
What’s more, all of them operate or are members of outside media ventures, meaning that MS NOW, NBC News, CBS News and others are hitching their corporate fortunes to people whose top priority may be the health of their own endeavors and not always those of the company employing them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 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
Yong Ni, who owns Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse locations, faces 10 federal counts, including harboring and unlawfully employing immigrants and possessing a fraudulent immigrant visa, according to an indictment unsealed Friday.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Drawing from the spatial framework of traditional shophouse living, the interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The agriculture industry in Egypt is massive, employing more than a quarter of its workforce and accounting for about 15% of its GDP.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
They’re expected to generate nearly $800 million in economic activity across more than 1,000 shooting days while employing over 5,300 cast and crew.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
While at the facility, the bear cubs are being reared by animal caretakers who are employing bear masks, animal furs and scents to disguise themselves while interacting with them in hopes of limiting their comfort and potential dependence on humans.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
What’s more, all of them operate or are members of outside media ventures, meaning that MS NOW, NBC News, CBS News and others are hitching their corporate fortunes to people whose top priority may be the health of their own endeavors and not always those of the company employing them.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employing
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Instead of hiring actors and scouting locations in which to shoot, Pau began to repurpose the footage she and other members of Videotage shot of Zuni Icosahedron’s live performances as the basis for her own creative work.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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To manage those rising costs last year, San Jose partially froze hiring and reduced some city services.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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First, locate the radiant to the left of the waning moon using a handy smartphone stargazing app.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Paller tried a similar experiment in 2009, this time using sound.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The teens were also said to have been involved in online groups recruiting fighters for IS militants in Syria and shared a fascination with violence and hatred against Jews, LGBTQ+ people and others, officials said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Uldricks said his role as GOP chair includes recruiting good people to run for office.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to utilizing his singing background and going through extensive training to sing as Michael, Jaafar's voice was also blended in with Michael's voice in some scenarios.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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With Philadelphia applying pressure, Winn shattered Trea Turner’s bat to induce a 5-4-3 double play, recording the first two outs of the inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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If bitten by a rattlesnake, victims should stay calm, limit movement, call 911 and seek emergency medical attention, avoiding myths such as sucking out the venom or applying ice.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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By the time Cale Makar picked up the puck on the offensive line, exploiting Taylor Ward in a mismatched one-on-one before sniping short side past Anton Forsberg, the impending sweep was clear.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bad actors are exploiting weaknesses government has known about for years.—
Darlene Mealy,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Employing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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