headhunting

Definition of headhuntingnext
present participle of headhunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunting
scouting
Verb
  • Maybe teams are getting better at drafting, and the scouting ecosystem league-wide is becoming more advanced.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Rise of drones as first responders The main law enforcement use of drones is still geared toward scouting for situational awareness and overhead surveillance.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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