headhunting

Definition of headhuntingnext
present participle of headhunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunting
scouting
Verb
  • Dallas officials scouting locations for a possible new City Hall have toured at least 15 sites, ranging from downtown office towers to redevelopment properties in southern Dallas and warehouse space near the Cedars.
    Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • While scouting locations for Apex, the team discovered a remote cave in the Blue Mountains of Australia.
    Outside, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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