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
Swalwell did not respond to requests for comment Sunday on the letter or an unrelated federal investigation into his allegedly employing a nanny who overstayed her visa.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The federal law that ICE is now employing to block many immigrants from bail also requires mandatory detention — which attorneys argue is the point.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Florida is known for employing a stand-your-ground law, a legal policy that provides residents the option of employing lethal force rather than retreating as a means of self-defense.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.
—Anastasia Klimchynskaya, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Fast forward to 2026, and sports gambling companies are being accused of employing aggressive tactics to attract users and keep them betting.
—Alex Hogan, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith and returning junior Bradley Shaw are competing to start alongside North Carolina transfer Khmori House on the new-look Arkansas defense, which is employing an odd-man hybrid front.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The legislation follows a Hearst investigation that found that 10 school systems in the state were employing armed security guards who falsified traffic citations, failed to report deadly pursuits or engaged in racial misconduct.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Creating this distinct sense of place, without employing gimmicky tropes (all too easy to do in a place like Hawaii, where a little puka shell goes a long way), is what makes Hualālai stand out on an island of upscale resorts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The federal law that ICE is now employing to block many immigrants from bail also requires mandatory detention — which attorneys argue is the point.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Florida is known for employing a stand-your-ground law, a legal policy that provides residents the option of employing lethal force rather than retreating as a means of self-defense.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Today’s space industry, too, offers many economic boons, with companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin employing thousands.
—Anastasia Klimchynskaya, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Fast forward to 2026, and sports gambling companies are being accused of employing aggressive tactics to attract users and keep them betting.
—Alex Hogan, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith and returning junior Bradley Shaw are competing to start alongside North Carolina transfer Khmori House on the new-look Arkansas defense, which is employing an odd-man hybrid front.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The legislation follows a Hearst investigation that found that 10 school systems in the state were employing armed security guards who falsified traffic citations, failed to report deadly pursuits or engaged in racial misconduct.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Creating this distinct sense of place, without employing gimmicky tropes (all too easy to do in a place like Hawaii, where a little puka shell goes a long way), is what makes Hualālai stand out on an island of upscale resorts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employing
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Macy’s, which has not yet met hiring goals at its Rowan County fulfillment center, received a one-year extension.—
Emily Broyles,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Alito, 76, has been hiring clerks for next term and intends to continue serving into at least 2027, the sources who have spoken to Alito told ABC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This interactive balance board connects to a free app where your body becomes the controller, using movement to play engaging games.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass said officers will also expand their presence in the area by placing LAPD vehicles in high-visibility locations and using license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Among other Islamic groups, Schild labeled the Muslim Student Association and CAIR as dangerous organizations leading the Islamic infiltration and recruiting children to an extreme militant movement.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many of the gangs' voluntary workers went home during Covid; not enough locals had the necessary language and computer skills, and recruiting people into cybercrime isn't always easy.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant showcases the seasonal bounty of the Carolina Piedmont while utilizing global flavors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Again, utilizing that value takes a bit of mental jiu-jitsu.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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As of now, Imam has no plans to create a think tank or a second campus, even though those had seemed like good ideas when applying for the grant.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a separate but related order issued the same day, the court granted Lara’s motion to exceed the $1 million statutory cap on damages under Colorado’s Health Care Availability Act, finding that applying the cap would be unfair under the circumstances.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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But while this was a flaw Dunham was exploiting, some fans saw it as a virtue.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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This approach could be the difference between exploiting a narrow, timely opportunity to buy or refinance or getting stuck on the sidelines a bit longer.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Employing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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