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
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Additionally, the transit method employed by TESS usually has a search radius of around 150 light-years.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 July 2026
The French commandos found that the ship had a Chinese captain but also happened to be carrying two Russians employed by the Moran Security Group, a Russian private military company founded by former Federal Security Service officers.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
In turn, The Pitt had a direct economic impact of $125 million on the CA GDP, employed over 1000 people, and supported 200 local businesses.
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Noah Wyle,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Organic waste convertors and an in-house bottling plant for potable water are additional steps being employed at the hotel which is currently working on replacing single use plastic water bottles with glass ones.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
He is no longer employed at the McDonald's, and he is being held at the Broward County Jail without bond, per NBC 6.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Krystal McFeders, a Unified Government spokesperson, confirmed Friday night that Chism is employed by the government.
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Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Self-immolation is a tactic employed by Tibetans as a form of extreme protest against Chinese control over Tibet.
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David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
Verb
The businessman employed an array of shell companies and strawmen to sign documents on his behalf, and to stand in for him as operators of his companies, according to the affidavit.
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Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Additionally, the transit method employed by TESS usually has a search radius of around 150 light-years.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 July 2026
The French commandos found that the ship had a Chinese captain but also happened to be carrying two Russians employed by the Moran Security Group, a Russian private military company founded by former Federal Security Service officers.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
6 July 2026
In turn, The Pitt had a direct economic impact of $125 million on the CA GDP, employed over 1000 people, and supported 200 local businesses.
—
Noah Wyle,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Organic waste convertors and an in-house bottling plant for potable water are additional steps being employed at the hotel which is currently working on replacing single use plastic water bottles with glass ones.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
He is no longer employed at the McDonald's, and he is being held at the Broward County Jail without bond, per NBC 6.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Krystal McFeders, a Unified Government spokesperson, confirmed Friday night that Chism is employed by the government.
—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Self-immolation is a tactic employed by Tibetans as a form of extreme protest against Chinese control over Tibet.
—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 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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The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its robotics ambitions.
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For instance, in Berkeley, neighbors used CEQA — citing potential noise impact from partying students — to delay, for years, UC Berkeley’s construction of student dorms on People’s Park.
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Bowen plays the diligent pro golf tour director of public relations and Happy’s kind, caring love interest Virginia Venit.
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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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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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Boston Dynamics said the same AI training methods used to teach Atlas celebratory football movements are also being applied to warehouse automation and manufacturing tasks.
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Bollo, the son of a domestic worker and a line cook, said he’s applied to work as a teaching assistant and graduate researcher, which would waive the cost of his tuition.
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“Employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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