headhunting

Definition of headhuntingnext
present participle of headhunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunting
scouting
Verb
  • UConn was well aware of Wilkins’ game in scouting Furman ahead of their matchup in the first round of this year’s NCAA Tournament.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Stowers, who also attended Texas A&M and New Mexico State and played some QB at both schools, was a standout at the NFL scouting combine.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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