headhunting

Definition of headhuntingnext
present participle of headhunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunting
scouting
Verb
  • While scouting for a personal mountain home during Covid, the family discovered that the old Aspen Hotel was for sale.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
  • Anybody scouting new Spanish and international talent should look at those sections.
    Annika Pham, Variety, 4 June 2026
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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