Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunted
Verb
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He was scouted and signed by Barcelona’s academy in 2018.—
Doug Roberson,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026 -
But, yes, NBA coaching is about adjustments, and what works early in a season does not necessarily work later once it is scouted.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her director communicated Amber’s results to senior management and took the credit, giving Amber lackluster performance reviews to keep her from being promoted off the team.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers have used their first-round pick on a wide receiver both years since Dave Canales arrived and Morgan was promoted to GM.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Big men Luka Garza and Chris Boucher both were ruled out before tipoff, and starting center Neemias Queta was listed as questionable before being upgraded to available.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Lamima has upgraded her adventure offerings, too.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Headhunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunted. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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