headhunting

present participle of headhunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunting
scouting
Verb
  • Thankfully, then-general manager Scott Howson and director of amateur scouting Paul Castron listened to Riley’s pleadings.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Gophers defensive coordinator Danny Collins gave a lauding scouting report in coach speak, mentioning the player’s jersey number.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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