as in engaged
involved in often constant activity
insisted that the children be employed in some useful activity, even during school vacations
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as in hired
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
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as in used
to put into action or service
looking for a job in which she can employ her considerable writing skills
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Recent Examples of employed
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
First, that Netanyahu will once again rely on the anti-Arab rhetoric that his party has employed for years.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
As of fiscal year 2023, the agency employed more than 10,000 people and managed more than $40 billion in appropriations with assistance to about 130 countries.
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Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Often, chefs are employed for several hours and make both meals for that night and to enjoy later.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
Before the spin-offs, Honeywell employed 97,000 people and 1,150 were based in Charlotte.
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Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Through their foundation, the couple have donated at least $2 million to the medical centers that once employed them, funding early cancer detection and breast cancer technology, among other projects.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Both parents were employed and had health insurance, but neither Casper — who Leyton noted was nonverbal and likely on the autism spectrum — nor his younger sister received medical care, according to the report.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Nearly a year after that settlement, Miller is still employed by the carrier, now in video production on its global communications team.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Verb
As of Monday, Blue was no longer employed at the McDonald’s, and is being held at the Broward County Jail without bond, per NBC Miami.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
First, that Netanyahu will once again rely on the anti-Arab rhetoric that his party has employed for years.
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Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
As of fiscal year 2023, the agency employed more than 10,000 people and managed more than $40 billion in appropriations with assistance to about 130 countries.
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Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Often, chefs are employed for several hours and make both meals for that night and to enjoy later.
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Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
Before the spin-offs, Honeywell employed 97,000 people and 1,150 were based in Charlotte.
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Claire Harutunian,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Through their foundation, the couple have donated at least $2 million to the medical centers that once employed them, funding early cancer detection and breast cancer technology, among other projects.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Both parents were employed and had health insurance, but neither Casper — who Leyton noted was nonverbal and likely on the autism spectrum — nor his younger sister received medical care, according to the report.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2026
Nearly a year after that settlement, Miller is still employed by the carrier, now in video production on its global communications team.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employed
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Written by Jeff Koyen, Edited by Mallory Gafas Since the start of generative AI’s enterprise proliferation, it has been largely regarded by executives and employees alike as a productive assistant more than an engaged collaborator.
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Millions of engaged, curious readers open our newsletters every day.
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Non-Chinese managers were fired shortly after they had been hired and were replaced with Chinese managers, according to the complaint filed in a federal court in Los Angeles.
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Moore then won Super Bowl LIX as the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was hired shortly after as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
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Since the launch of LineShine, the supercomputer has been used for applications ranging from climate modeling and engineering simulations to drug discovery, neuroscience and AI, the center said.
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The newer techniques, and the ones being used by the better clinics in Turkey, are FUE and DHI.
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Now, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says its diligent job is done, signaling full containment of the fires soon.
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Since then, Roberts, who will also manage the NL All-Star team, has appreciated how diligent Pages has remained in his routine.
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Within six months of living in Houston with his uncle, Michael Strahan was recruited to play college football.
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Novelo attended the San Francisco Art Institute and received his MFA from Stanford before Holberton recruited him to San Jose State.
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The Royals have utilized young starters such as Luinder Avila and Stephen Kolek to fill rotation spots.
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Factoring the maximum of three two-way contract slots into account when they are officially filled, that pushes the Hornets up to 19, leaving just two more spots that can be utilized in the offseason and heading into training camp.
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The tribe wants to build a travel center on the land along a busy highway on Long Island.
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Because Saturday is typically the busiest day for car sales, most dealerships remain open then and close on Sundays instead.
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Council members chose to open a public application to find her successor, and more than 110 people applied for the job.
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Adams and her dad applied pressure on the neck wound with beach towels.
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“Employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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