HEADHUNTED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunted

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past tense of headhunt

as in scouted

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New York also scouted Wiggins’ bullpen sessions leading up to the draft.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026
She was eventually scouted and traveled to London to record a few demos but did not immediately hear back.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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Alyssa Thomas’ punch to the throat of Caitlin Clark that was upgraded to a Flagrant-2 was one of four the league reviewed that night and was the only one upgraded.

— Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Located at 23 Mauwee Brook Road in Kent, modernist architect Charles Gwathmey designed the home and it was later upgraded in collaboration with the designer of the World Trade Center Memorial, Michael Arad.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

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