employments

noun

plural of employment
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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3
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
  1. applications
  2. occupations
  3. employs
  4. uses
  5. professions
  6. appointments
  7. exercises
  8. vocations
Noun
  • Donations made via the Breakaway Fund are typically processed faster, and with less oversight, than other philanthropic gifts, with applications that take minutes, not days, to complete, and vetting that is finalized within weeks instead of months.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications and cloud computing infrastructure has created an unprecedented demand for baseload electrical power.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
Definition of applications
Noun
  • The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Other research shows some women also choose occupations that pay less but provide more flexibility to accommodate their family responsibilities, which has contributed to a persistent gender pay gap.
    — Jessica Dickler,Gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of occupations
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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Noun
  • While Americans have traditionally favored extra-large vehicles, compact EVs are beginning to attract attention for specialized uses where low operating costs, easy parking and quiet electric operation outweigh concerns about speed and range.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Beloberk said the buyers also had practical uses in mind for the acreage and outbuildings, being drawn to the extra garage space to keep classic vehicles there, and enough land to potentially have cattle on the property.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of uses
Noun
  • Ronaldo's parents had different professions Growing up, Maria worked as a cleaner and cook before eventually opening her own Portuguese restaurant in Brazil, Casa Aveiro by Dolores.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Mark, too, has always lived in Iowa and had many professions that required a special interest in people.
    — Alex Zietlow July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of professions
Noun
  • Since January 2025, people have been arrested at building while showing up for routine hearings at court, check-ins for green card appointments and to report a change of address.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The family — Wilber’s mom, two older brothers and younger sister — had since grown accustomed to regular appointments with ICE as part of their application.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • Stoking fears The test also reflected Beijing's determination to project power over its neighbors, analysts said, despite the scrutiny and alarm from regional powers such exercises almost immediately set off.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Sport scientist Clemens Brunner employs high-tech gait and movement analysis to produce insoles to fix my gait, and PT Thomas Glinka in the Technogym addresses tight hamstrings, calf tension, and right-foot pronation with take-home exercises.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • Businesspeople have visited schools to help students explore other routes, including community college and vocations such as HVAC technicians.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
  • The article suggests that true mastery comes not from avoiding mistakes, but from operating at the edge of one's capacity, much like in demanding vocations such as sports or diving.
    — Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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