HEADHUNTED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunted

verb

past tense of headhunt

as in scouted

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The two have scouted an as-yet undisclosed location for the concept, and expect to break ground shortly.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Investigators believe the attackers had scouted Shroff’s routine.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

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She eventually was promoted over to the ice cream machine—and began to grow fond of the adrenaline-like rush that can come with working in a restaurant.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
In low doses, the kratom plant is promoted as giving users greater alertness and physical energy but it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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Giants punter Jordan Stout (right knee) was upgraded to full participation in practice on Thursday, so there does not appear to be any concern with his status.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
In addition to the canopy, the project at the 7,800-seat venue in Swope Park includes upgraded entrances, kitchen facilities and bathrooms.

— Dan Kelly October 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

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