1
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
California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
For gardeners who have stayed on top of their pest mitigation practices since last fall, this means now is the time to begin employing more extensive practices to control populations just beginning to show up.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
But does employing it Saturday point to a lack of starting depth in the system?
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Web developers and digital designers These workers build websites and apps, employing both coding and visual design skills.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Similarly, John Portman’s Entelechy II in Georgia and Ray Kappe’s home in Los Angeles deftly manipulate space and perspective, employing bold geometries and gravity-defying cantilevers to connect airy interiors to the landscape.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Kimmel started employing guest hosts during the summer in 2020; others have included Chelsea Handler, Martin Short, Kumail Nanjiani, RuPaul, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman and more.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2026
At the time, the neocons insisted that their plan would not involve actually employing force.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
For gardeners who have stayed on top of their pest mitigation practices since last fall, this means now is the time to begin employing more extensive practices to control populations just beginning to show up.
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Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
But does employing it Saturday point to a lack of starting depth in the system?
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Web developers and digital designers These workers build websites and apps, employing both coding and visual design skills.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Similarly, John Portman’s Entelechy II in Georgia and Ray Kappe’s home in Los Angeles deftly manipulate space and perspective, employing bold geometries and gravity-defying cantilevers to connect airy interiors to the landscape.
—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Kimmel started employing guest hosts during the summer in 2020; others have included Chelsea Handler, Martin Short, Kumail Nanjiani, RuPaul, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman and more.
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Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 June 2026
At the time, the neocons insisted that their plan would not involve actually employing force.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employing
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Employers are hiring fewer young people, citing an experience gap and rising minimum wages that make inexperienced youth less attractive.
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The firm says inflation, oil prices and cautious hiring are likely to lead to even fewer jobs this year, resulting in the lowest summer hiring total for teens since the federal government began tracking it in 1948.
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Officers conducted a search on foot and using a drone, but were unable to locate the animal.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Some teachers received more than $4,000 in bonuses for recruiting students for trips.
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Phase 3 Study 304 data in men is expected in the second half of 2026, and Phase 3 Study 306 in women is actively recruiting.
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By cutting down on imports, relying on vast stockpiles and utilizing more clean energy, China has been able to cushion the impact of higher prices at home, if not alleviate it completely.
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In her post, SZA highlighted a disproportionate reliance on the creative output of Black artists by those utilizing generative AI models.
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The lawyer of the future may increasingly resemble an architect, physician, or strategic advisor whose value lies not in generating work product but in validating, interpreting, and applying expertise.
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But when a friend who turned 15 started applying for work, Njea had to be honest.
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The team says its approach offers a new way to tune these light sources by exploiting the unique layered structure of hBN, a material that can be repeatedly separated, twisted, and reassembled.
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Daniel Emilio Rodriguez, 35, of Sanford, recorded himself raping, molesting and exploiting the girl over the course of two years and also masturbated in front of her and a 10-year-old male relative, prosecutors say.
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“Employing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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