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as in hires
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
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as in uses
to put into action or service
looking for a job in which she can employ her considerable writing skills
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as in employments
the state of being provided with a paying job
while you're under our employ, you can't do outside work for our competitors
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Recent Examples of employs
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Today, building at the corner of Pearl and Trumbull streets employs 700.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
The system employs a laser dazzler architecture that produces optical interference to disrupt drone sensors and visual navigation systems.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
The attack is particularly bad in Ireland, where Stryker employs at least 4,000 people.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The new Oak Cliff store employs more than 160 people, Strong said.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The facility employs more than 800 local workers.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026
Others feared that the possible ICE detention center would be detrimental to the region’s booming tourism industry, which employs thousands of immigrant workers.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
But crucially, the resort employs plenty of locals from the Caribbean which lends a nice degree of locality to the place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Today, building at the corner of Pearl and Trumbull streets employs 700.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
The system employs a laser dazzler architecture that produces optical interference to disrupt drone sensors and visual navigation systems.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
As in his previous books, Pollan employs a travelogue approach to exploring these topics, conversing with a bevy of experts, including neuroscientists, philosophers, and artists of various kinds.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026
The attack is particularly bad in Ireland, where Stryker employs at least 4,000 people.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
The new Oak Cliff store employs more than 160 people, Strong said.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
The facility employs more than 800 local workers.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2026
Others feared that the possible ICE detention center would be detrimental to the region’s booming tourism industry, which employs thousands of immigrant workers.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employs
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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The district normally hires 600 to 800 new employees each year to fill the positions vacated by people leaving or retiring from AISD.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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Why owning detention sites is beneficial Separately, ICE uses roughly 30 existing immigrant detention sites nationwide that are owned and operated by private contractors that the federal agency has paid to do so.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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North Korea has long described the allies' drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up its own military demonstrations or weapons testing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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So the sponsor recruits a new group to replace those who want to go.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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This foundational pose, which involves hinging at the hips and putting the body into an upside down V shape, recruits major muscles in the back, shoulders and legs.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her most emotional film, ‘After Us,’ utilizes sound design to help reveal emotional character beats as her character slowly realizes she is trapped in a coma.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Ferrari says that each of the fabric options utilizes a five-layer construction that will provide the same sound and heat insulation as one of its retractable hardtops.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Featuring a blend of historic pieces with contemporary works by local artists, the exhibition highlights wide-ranging interpretations of form, geometry and place.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The state’s dire budgetary straits have also spurred Democrats to look to fundamentally reform how state budgeting works.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Merging an art encounter with the land engages all the senses.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Molinaroli himself engages fully where his input is welcomed and can drive positive change, ensuring reciprocity and purpose.—
Nia Bowers,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to a Treasury Department license document, the authorization applies until April 11 and applies to Russian oil that was loaded onto vessels before March 12.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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This applies to the Giants’ approach to free agency here, too.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Williams, who works as a barber instructor and operates a cosmetology school, wants to push for policies strengthening small businesses.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Stocks to watch Citi's Tower is bullish on McDonald's, Chipotle, Cheesecake Factory, Darden Restaurants — which owns Olive Garden — and Brinker International , the conglomerate that operates Chili's.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Employs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employs. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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