headhunting

Definition of headhuntingnext
present participle of headhunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunting
scouting
Verb
  • A lot of work lies ahead for the front office and scouting department to get the offseason right.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Only a handful of members of the Patriots’ front office are remnants of the dynasty era, including director of scouting administration Nancy Meier, director of research Richard Miller and personnel coordinator Brian Smith, all of whom have been with the team for every Super Bowl win.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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