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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
Often employing caricature, distortion and symbolism to communicate anxiety and resistance, his works are personal and political, offering a critique of the systems that oppress people of color.
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Evan Nicole Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In a year, the Dolphins have gone from employing one of the most talented group of edge players to one of the least accomplished.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
For ongoing patient care, staff were employing paper documentation rather than electronic.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
With Utah employing its interesting minutes strategy for its veterans by sitting them in the fourth quarter, Bailey is getting chances to play in crunchtime.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Rooted in the principles of faith, community and service, the owners also give back to the community by employing Bond Hill youth, donating to Greater Cincinnati organizations and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
Another, role the state could play in immigration is to eliminate employing H1B visas immigrants from any state contracts and from admission into state Universities.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
As of January 2024, GFA said women accounted for approximately 44-45 percent of the workforce in Turkey’s textile, apparel, and leather sectors, with apparel production generally employing a higher share of women than textile manufacturing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Evan Nicole Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In a year, the Dolphins have gone from employing one of the most talented group of edge players to one of the least accomplished.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
For ongoing patient care, staff were employing paper documentation rather than electronic.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
With Utah employing its interesting minutes strategy for its veterans by sitting them in the fourth quarter, Bailey is getting chances to play in crunchtime.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Rooted in the principles of faith, community and service, the owners also give back to the community by employing Bond Hill youth, donating to Greater Cincinnati organizations and more.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Feb. 2026
Another, role the state could play in immigration is to eliminate employing H1B visas immigrants from any state contracts and from admission into state Universities.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
As of January 2024, GFA said women accounted for approximately 44-45 percent of the workforce in Turkey’s textile, apparel, and leather sectors, with apparel production generally employing a higher share of women than textile manufacturing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employing
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The more filler words someone uses, the lower they’re rated in professional and personal credibility and communication competence, which can influence hiring decisions.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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And the cost of tariffs has reduced many companies’ profits, possibly leading them to cut back on hiring.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Such batteries are also much easier and safer to dispose of, and can potentially be made using cheaper and less rare materials.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Wiseman has played a key role in recruiting companies to join the demolition effort.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Morning Consult, which often partners with Politico, collects very large samples—sometimes in the tens of thousands—-by recruiting people online, which costs less than conducting phone calls.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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Time-wise, utilizing multiple fields can potentially be more efficient to getting off the field quickly.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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There were the snowboarders who were disqualified for applying ski wax that contained forever chemicals.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Multiple people briefed on the discussions pointed to a rising trend of teams exploiting a loophole by which players on the offensive line for a punt are not required to wear a jersey number from 50 to 79, leading to sneaky fake punt plays.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, hundreds of thousands of men have sought to avoid conscription by leaving the country, hiding from authorities or exploiting legal exemptions.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Employing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employing. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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