HEADHUNTING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunting

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Definition of headhunting

present participle of headhunt

as in scouting

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In his role with Miami, Doyle provided data analysis and scouting metrics to help the basketball operations department enhance team performance.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Professional academies start scouting players as young as five.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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