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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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
Noun
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Any administrative tasks associated with a course of study or big trip, like applications or visas, could become overwhelming.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026 -
In one example, FedEx has consolidated nine sort processes into a single streamlined workflow, simplifying clearance processes by using digital self-service and AI to replace hundreds of legacy applications.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in radiology will grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, which is higher than the average of 3% across all occupations.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The space was designed to help kids understand occupations and economics.—
Elena Donovan Mauer,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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But the depth of struggles beyond that must prompt some broader questions about philosophy or the type of hitters Houston employs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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It’s often used in conjunction with acetaminophen or other drugs that can damage the liver and is often prescribed by doctors for these uses.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Companies are aggressively rolling out AI applications based on these models for real world uses.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Medical and psychological professions function as a form of neoliberal discipline.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet a decade later, a third of the jobs in those professions would be gone.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cancer, kismet and the comfort of girlhood Taylor and Finkel know not all cancer patients have a best friend who lives close enough to go to appointments with them, let alone the time to do so.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sapphire tiara that Queen Máxima of the Netherlands wears for some of her most important appointments is one of the oldest, most spectacular and recognizable pieces of the Dutch royal heritage.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Do one complete set (on both sides for the sided exercises) from each of the three categories above at least once daily.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The exercises that build a strong, defined back A balanced routine that includes strength training, cardio, and mobility can improve everything from daily function to athletic performance, while also shaping muscle over time.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Feb. 2026
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Invest in fiction written by humans and so support human creativity, vocations, and organic economies?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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While their vocations may seem contradictory, their love is born in faith, rooted in romance, and is much more than meets the eye.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Employments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employments. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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