1
as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
a new factory that will employ 500 people
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2
as in to use
to put into action or service
looking for a job in which she can employ her considerable writing skills
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as in employment
the state of being provided with a paying job
while you're under our employ, you can't do outside work for our competitors
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Recent Examples of employ
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In preparation for the Masters, McIlroy has been employing a tactic that he’s used throughout the years to work through the first-tee jitters — a persistent sore spot.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Dyana Mason, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
The film stars Ke Huy Quan as a real estate agent who has reinvented his life after leaving the employ of his intimidating gangster brother.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
According to Statista, the coal sector employs about 14,000 people in West Virginia and 5,000 in Kentucky.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In preparation for the Masters, McIlroy has been employing a tactic that he’s used throughout the years to work through the first-tee jitters — a persistent sore spot.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
That’s more workers than big industries such as construction, transportation and finance employ.
—Dyana Mason, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
The film stars Ke Huy Quan as a real estate agent who has reinvented his life after leaving the employ of his intimidating gangster brother.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for employ
Verb
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Under Hegseth, the Defense Department’s new civilian leadership is sending a message that an ideological worldview is now grounds for being fired and hired in the U.S. military.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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He was hired in 2015 after a 106-game stint with the Sacramento Kings.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The team used surrogate dogs -- since adopted through the humane society -- to help give birth to the dire wolves, which are white.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors said Mahdi constantly used brutality to solve his problems.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The move comes as the production of commercials, long a crucial source of employment for industry workers, is lagging in L.A. compared with recent years.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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Even some supporters of the expansion in California say more will be needed to restore robust levels of employment.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Peterson is ranked No. 2 in the recruiting Class of 2025 according to ESPN.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Peace Corps, established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy and later authorized by Congress, recruits and deploys American volunteers to support development efforts around the world.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those companies—Fanatics, Under Armour, Adidas, New Balance, New Era Cap, Nike, Puma, Lululemon, Amer Sports, Asics and Dick’s Sporting Goods—utilize 2,508 factories around the world.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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At the time of his murder, the DEA and Camarena had been utilizing a series of wiretaps to make sizeable drug busts inside Mexico.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For Cavett, this meant offering space for conflicting points-of-view and engaging them in thoughtful, yet still pointed conversations on their specific topic of expertise.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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The two are surprised to learn that Armand's son, Val (Dan Futterman), has gotten engaged to Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart), the daughter of the conservative political couple Kevin (Hackman) and Louise (Wiest).—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In other words, the same asset that feels untouchable when trying to borrow from a bank suddenly becomes fully visible when applying for student aid.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the announcement of the acquisition, China took its turn to apply the pressure.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Chinese discount retailers like Shein and Temu and many Amazon, Walmart, Shopify and other marketplace retailers have exploited the de minimus exception to their advantage.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There is a [different] double standard — women have been monstrously exploited and men haven’t...—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Employ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employ. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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