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
Consumers are also increasing their use of buy-now, pay-later programs, and shopping retailers employing AI more to personalize shopping offers and generate gift ideas.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
There are several methods to get rid of mice, besides adopting a cat or employing Little Bunny Foo Foo to bop them on the head, of course.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Given that Tilly’s unveiling sparked pushback from actresses like Emily Blunt, Kiersey Clemons and Toni Collette, studios employing such technology will likely face intense backlash.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Developed by Shanghai based textile manufacturing firm NTX, the process can add color to nearly any textile without employing heat or water.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
As a result, this particular roster battle could even persist into the regular season, with Vancouver employing something of a rotation between the three young defenders, with all three getting an extended NHL look at various times while the other two contribute on the top pair down in Abbotsford.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
SonoBello in Beverly Hills helps clients downsize in just one visit with just a local anesthetic, employing a technique called TriSculpt.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead of employing the Surplus Land Act, which would require prioritizing affordable housing projects on the properties, San Diego officials are working with state housing officials, the Governor’s Office and at least one state lawmaker for exemptions to the law.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Kroger operates 76 stores in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, employing 14,500 associates.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
There are several methods to get rid of mice, besides adopting a cat or employing Little Bunny Foo Foo to bop them on the head, of course.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Given that Tilly’s unveiling sparked pushback from actresses like Emily Blunt, Kiersey Clemons and Toni Collette, studios employing such technology will likely face intense backlash.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Developed by Shanghai based textile manufacturing firm NTX, the process can add color to nearly any textile without employing heat or water.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
As a result, this particular roster battle could even persist into the regular season, with Vancouver employing something of a rotation between the three young defenders, with all three getting an extended NHL look at various times while the other two contribute on the top pair down in Abbotsford.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
SonoBello in Beverly Hills helps clients downsize in just one visit with just a local anesthetic, employing a technique called TriSculpt.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead of employing the Surplus Land Act, which would require prioritizing affordable housing projects on the properties, San Diego officials are working with state housing officials, the Governor’s Office and at least one state lawmaker for exemptions to the law.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Kroger operates 76 stores in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, employing 14,500 associates.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employing
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In hiring Steve Cooper and then Nuno Espirito Santo, while investing money and overhauling the squad as Forest qualified for Europe for the first time in three decades, Marinakis was making good decisions.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Judging by the immediate reactions following the show, hiring one of the few great couturiers of this generation is a good start.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Double-big lineup shaky early on A major part of the intrigue surrounding Şengün’s potential development this season is Houston’s affinity for using him in double-big lineups next to Steven Adams or Capela.—
William Guillory,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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This will only work on accounts using an email included in the initial 2021 data breach.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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The streaming giant is actively recruiting a generative AI product manager to join its Productivity Assistant team, offering a competitive salary range of $240,000 to $700,000 per year for a fully remote position.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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That was part of the rationale behind recruiting Paul Mitchell as sporting director in July 2024, given his background of running clubs who regularly compete in Europe.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The use of artificial intelligence to address workforce shortages has tripled since 2023, with 28% of companies now utilizing it.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The ranking is a record of how 18 sectors across the Fortune 500, including financials, health care, and retailing, are utilizing AI to personalize customer experiences, provide groundbreaking data analysis, optimize supply chains, and more.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Starting on Friday, anyone interested in applying for the role as interim county executive can apply on the county clerk’s website, submitting a short application and resume, McGee said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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While applying pre-emergent herbicides in September or October is the best defense against these weeds, mowing in late fall and winter can help manage any that appear after the herbicide window.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Republicans, who control the chamber by a narrow margin, insist Democrats are exploiting the deadline to force unrelated concessions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The company’s release notes doesn’t mention any hackers exploiting the flaw.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Employing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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