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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
The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
But luckily, Robert and Michelle King's The Good Wife spinoff is used to employing stage actors like Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, Christian Borle, Lindsay Mendez and Micaela Diamond.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The demo included discussion of using AI for image generation and animation, and of employing Adobe and AI workflows to translate simple mood boards and text prompts into high-quality images and video.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
This idea contrasts with the notion that AI could be a money-saver as opposed to employing a legion of human staffers, who come with costly salaries, benefits, and PTO.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Construction projects like Hudson Yards, are massive, multi-billion $, decade-long initiatives, employing hundreds of companies and thousands of people.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
First, Congress should create a medical readiness partnership tax credit available to any employing organization that releases a physician for military service.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
The person said the idea of employing local law enforcement to help with monitoring is aimed at ensuring compliance with the quarantine and to have a person well suited for the task do so, which could also include a local health worker instead.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Tourism is a mainstay of Nepal’s economy, employing about a million people.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
But luckily, Robert and Michelle King's The Good Wife spinoff is used to employing stage actors like Wendell Pierce, Carra Patterson, Christian Borle, Lindsay Mendez and Micaela Diamond.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The demo included discussion of using AI for image generation and animation, and of employing Adobe and AI workflows to translate simple mood boards and text prompts into high-quality images and video.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
This idea contrasts with the notion that AI could be a money-saver as opposed to employing a legion of human staffers, who come with costly salaries, benefits, and PTO.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Construction projects like Hudson Yards, are massive, multi-billion $, decade-long initiatives, employing hundreds of companies and thousands of people.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
First, Congress should create a medical readiness partnership tax credit available to any employing organization that releases a physician for military service.
—Robert Krasner, STAT, 1 June 2026
The person said the idea of employing local law enforcement to help with monitoring is aimed at ensuring compliance with the quarantine and to have a person well suited for the task do so, which could also include a local health worker instead.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
Tourism is a mainstay of Nepal’s economy, employing about a million people.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employing
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When Tracy was elevated from Triple-A to the big leagues Breslow didn’t rule out hiring a permanent manager midseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The airline has been hiring crew members from the defunct Spirit Airlines and expanding its pilot base at FLL.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The reforms would also require some facilities to assess the feasibility of using safer technologies or processes in their work, among other changes.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Zeferjahn had struggled earlier in the season, when the Angels were using him for multiple innings.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Some players such as wide receiver Davante Adams have tagged Donald on Instagram stories, making what appear to be recruiting pitches.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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In addition, the new system routes incoming calls to the closest of the county’s three call centers, switching automatically to another county center if any one should become flooded with calls, and even recruiting nearby counties in the rare event all three county centers are overwhelmed.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
9 June 2026
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Structural landscaping forms the literal and financial foundation of an outdoor investment, utilizing elements that define the shape, flow, and long-term function of the land.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Using certain donations Jung and Walsh are both utilizing the county's Citizens' Election Fund.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Ohio’s exemption is fairly broad, applying not only to construction materials, but to the expensive equipment — such as server racks and cooling systems — used in data centers.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Travelers who have spent the past several years scrutinizing where their food, clothing and home goods come from are now applying the same questions to their vacation memorabilia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Researchers have described humans as highly omnivorous, exploiting a wide range of plant, animal and fungal foods across environments as disparate as the Arctic tundra and equatorial rainforest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Traditionally, the oldest fires are believed to be the result of exploiting natural fires.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Employing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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