HEADHUNTED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunted

verb

past tense of headhunt

as in scouted

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Granato has coached, scouted and served as an executive at all levels of hockey.

— Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 1 July 2026
And now, on June 30, a permanent arrangement has been finalized whereby Fati leaves the club that scouted him as a 10-year-old from Sevilla FC.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026

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All 182 guest rooms were given a fresh coat of dusty rose paint, new custom carpet, furniture and upgraded bathrooms.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

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