employments

noun

plural of employment
1
as in applications
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose the employment of the kitchen oven as a storage cupboard had predictably disastrous results

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2
as in occupations
the activity by which one regularly makes a living his regular employment is that of a restaurant waiter, but he always identifies himself as an actor

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3
as in employs
the state of being provided with a paying job the parents tried to convey to their adult son the joys of steady employment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for employments
  1. applications
  2. occupations
  3. employs
  4. uses
  5. professions
  6. appointments
  7. exercises
  8. vocations
Noun
  • Banks discovered that lounge access drove credit card applications.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The open-ear design also allows wearers to remain aware of their surroundings, offering potential benefits for both immersive entertainment and real-world safety applications.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Definition of applications
Noun
  • The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Other research shows some women also choose occupations that pay less but provide more flexibility to accommodate their family responsibilities, which has contributed to a persistent gender pay gap.
    — Jessica Dickler,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • Calculating the interest-earning potential of a high-yield savings or money market account over the short term is relatively straightforward, since the variable rate each employs isn't likely to move dramatically in just a few months.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • Micron did not respond Thursday to questions about how many workers Crucial employs and whether they will be laid off or land jobs elsewhere at the company.
    — Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Definition of employs
Noun
  • The new measure applies only to those using the public drinking water system for certain uses, and wouldn’t apply to people using private wells, canal water or an irrigation provider, city spokesperson Abby Haydin said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • Vintage wooden crates have practical uses beyond transporting food, games, and other picnic essentials.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of uses
Noun
  • Ronaldo's parents had different professions Growing up, Maria worked as a cleaner and cook before eventually opening her own Portuguese restaurant in Brazil, Casa Aveiro by Dolores.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.
    — Alex Zietlow July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of professions
Noun
  • Pet owners can make appointments online, and all procedures will be performed by a licensed veterinarian, according to a press release.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
  • These interim appointments can be extended by the National Assembly for an additional 90 days.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The carrier arrived in Hawaii on June 23, in advance of RIMPAC maritime exercises.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
  • The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving.
    — Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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