HEADHUNTED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunted

verb

past tense of headhunt

as in scouted

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For the next five years, Evans scouted for the Seattle Mariners.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
The leader of the unit is former Texas quarterback Trey Owens, a former four-star recruit whom Dykes and the staff scouted in high school.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

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As one of only five dancers throughout Dancing With the Stars‘ history to be promoted from troupe to pro after just one season, Hailey Bills has every right to brag.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
There are no straightforward steps like in the days when a diligent worker could land a job at a good company, work hard to get promoted and hope to climb the corporate ladder.

— Julia Carpenter, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

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In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Outside linebacker Chase Linton has been upgraded to questionable.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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