1
as in applications
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 occupations
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 employs
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 Synonyms for employments
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Kaulaity’s sister said her brother wanted to escape the toxic household, had submitted job applications, and had even considered returning to a homeless shelter, the report said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026 -
The initiative, backed at Cannes this year by Jio Studios and clothing brand Rareism – part of the House of Rare group – received more than 200 applications for the four places.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The Goldman economists use a version of the Lazear-Spletzer mismatch index, which captures the share of job seekers who would need to be reallocated across occupations to equalize labor market tightness.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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My occupations have given me a happy, humble, quiet life, but always nagging in the back of my mind has been a case of impostor syndrome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Calculating the interest-earning potential of a high-yield savings or money market account over the short term is relatively straightforward, since the variable rate each employs isn't likely to move dramatically in just a few months.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Micron did not respond Thursday to questions about how many workers Crucial employs and whether they will be laid off or land jobs elsewhere at the company.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
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Village officials plan to redevelop the Signode site with recreational and public uses, as well as open space.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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There were positive signs in the latest earnings season that AI could unlock a productivity boom for companies as businesses find more uses for AI.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Vulnerable professions include legal assistants, proofreaders, telephone operators and insurance claims clerks.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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This is already being seen in some professions previously predicted to be replaced by AI.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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If patients test positive, the app provides information on booking follow-up care appointments.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
22 May 2026
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Topgolf Names New Executive Leadership Team Topgolf announced a slate of executive appointments and promotions across operations, finance, technology and golf partnerships to support the brand’s next chapter of growth and transformation.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2026
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During live exercises, pilots are challenged by Draken's Phantom Sky range control system, which creates simulated air defenses that respond, adapt, and react to pilot inputs in real time.—
David Szondy
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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During its descent, Ship 39 performed a series of exercises designed to stress parts of the vehicle to their structural limit.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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Catholics represent about 29% of the population, and the country is a major source of growth and priestly vocations for the church.—
Claudio Lavanga,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The only solution for job seekers would be to specialize in vocations that AI cannot easily replicate, such as highly skilled trades, or to work in industries where consumers put a premium on human interaction.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Employments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employments. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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