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as in use
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the employment of the kitchen oven as a storage cupboard had predictably disastrous results
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2
as in profession
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
his regular employment is that of a restaurant waiter, but he always identifies himself as an actor
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as in employ
the state of being provided with a paying job
the parents tried to convey to their adult son the joys of steady employment
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Recent Examples of employment
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools raised its student-teacher ratio in some grades next school year but assured teachers that none would lose employment as a result.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
The 32-year-old California resident, who captured her emotional experience in a TikTok video shared on April 7, spoke to Newsweek about her long and frustrating path back to employment and how many people resonated with it online.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
But in the years that followed, most gained employment, and their reliance on government aid declined.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
What causes these changes and how such fluctuations affect farm or manufacturing employment or output are as opaque as whether higher import tariffs are good or bad.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
The 32-year-old California resident, who captured her emotional experience in a TikTok video shared on April 7, spoke to Newsweek about her long and frustrating path back to employment and how many people resonated with it online.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
But in the years that followed, most gained employment, and their reliance on government aid declined.
—CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
What causes these changes and how such fluctuations affect farm or manufacturing employment or output are as opaque as whether higher import tariffs are good or bad.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for employment
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The majority of viewing targets are easily accessible to newcomers using nothing but the naked eye and a dark sky, although some may benefit from the use of a stargazing smartphone app such as Stellarium, or Starry night.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, the family launched their reality TV show, Mathis Family Matters, which gave a glimpse into the family’s professions and relationships.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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So this was not a day when Wilshere questioned the wisdom of the mad profession of football management?—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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His fortunes seemingly reverse when he’s brought into the employ of Mr. Tobler, an inventor whose no-nonsense protocol sets in motion this riveting character drama from Wilhelm and Anka Sasnal, adapted from a 1908 Robert Walser novel.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Lowe’s employs about 300,000 people, mostly hourly.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many states beefed up staffing during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting workers from other parts of state unemployment agencies to customer service, but moved them back to their old positions as the spike in applications ebbed, Traub said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The applications were public, so the machinery of the tariff crafting process could be more closely examined.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the first week of its occupation, some 50 desperate women arrived at Ms. Banyere’s doorstep.—
Sophie Neiman,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Obama administration refused to recognize Russia’s control of the territory, and in 2018, the first Trump administration reaffirmed that position, calling for Russia to end its occupation.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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Amorim acknowledged this after his first game in charge against Ipswich Town when Amad assisted United’s first goal of the Portuguese’s tenure, scored by Marcus Rashford after only 80 seconds.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Starship has also been contracted by NASA as the lunar lander for Artemis 3, which is currently slated for 2027 — one year short of Isaacman's potential administrative tenure at the space agency, should he be confirmed and remain the length of Trump's term.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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In order to file a free exercise claim, however, plaintiffs have to prove that there is a real measure of coercion that attempts to steer kids into adopting a certain belief.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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Strengthening: Add exercises to your regular workout routine that strengthen your hip adductors, pelvic muscles, and lower abdomen.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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That church, the Basílica de San José de Flores, has an engraving marking the date when Francis received his vocation, while in the confessional — September 21, 1953.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Not all vocations are designed to provide for us financially.—
Brittney Van Matre,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Employment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employment. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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