HEADHUNT Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunt

verb

Definition of headhunt

as in to scout

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Recent Examples of headhunt However, Gordon will need to headhunt a new sporting director. — James Pearce, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Studios are using the platform to headhunt new talent. — Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 31 May 2026 Corporates and industries headhunt good engineers and not many see a career path in global health. — Madhukar Pai, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Nonetheless, some with deep expertise in specific industries or corporate functions have thrived, says Nancy Garrison Jenn, who helps multinationals headhunt the right headhunters. — The Economist, 6 Feb. 2020 There have been headhunting expeditions against Bret Stephens, Bari Weiss, and Sarah Jeong, among others, and the Times mostly has held firm. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 27 Aug. 2019 Pay for the highest ranks could top $3 million this year, a few hundred thousand dollars more than a year ago, according to a survey by headhunting firm Options Group. — Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2018 Following early success at EMI Classics, Foster was headhunted by Richard Branson to be the founding managing director of Virgin Classics, before going on to lead BMG Classics UK. — Regina Cho, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2018 At the same meeting, a veteran teacher my school can’t bear to lose admitted he was being headhunted by a better-paying district close to his girlfriend’s house in Silicon Valley. — Andrew Simmons, The Atlantic, 28 June 2017

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Verb

At North Crowley, a Texas powerhouse under the national spotlight, recruiters visit the program to scout talent.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
So Frausto wandered around Scripps Park and La Jolla Cove, scouting the area out for wedding spots.

— Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Definition of scout

Verb

The move formalizes long-standing exemptions from Israel’s compulsory service despite troop shortages after nearly three years of wars, as only a fraction of roughly 13,000 eligible Haredi men enlist.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
With Citizens Bank Park expected to provide a hitter-friendly backdrop, Harper's decision to enlist Ebel as his derby pitcher could prove to be one of the more intriguing storylines of All-Star Week.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of enlist

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The expansion after that came through Paul Newman spotting different needs in different areas, and finding a local champion to partner with.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
The companies that partner with the conference have to be either hiring in Atlanta or allowing their employees to work remotely in the city so as to not promote a migration of talent, Samuels said.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of partner

Verb

Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
It is commonly used in sports medicine, regenerative medicine and wellness settings with the goal of promoting the healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of promote

Verb

And so Monaghan’s Saloon was born in 1892 in a wooden building, which was upgraded in 1901 to the brick structure the bar and grill currently calls home.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 31 July 2026
Anne-Laure Bismuth, head of consumer luxury and sporting goods at HSBC, said Kering is moving into the right direction, and upgraded its stock to buy.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of upgrade

Verb

Graves said recruiting and retaining officers remains one of the biggest challenges facing whoever takes over for her, along with continuing to embrace technology and modern policing.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
North America, in particular, has huge potential for businesses such as Endra, with many engineers struggling to recruit enough staff to work in the same way as in the past.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

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