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
Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
The Paycheck Protection Program was established in 2020 to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the coronavirus pandemic, and ended in May 2021.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Utilizing ‘shot noise’ measurement technique To investigate this anomaly, scientists employed a technique known as shot noise measurement.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
Prescott’s amendment would maintain the original bill’s requirement that school board members be paid up to 10% of the lowest starting salary of a teacher employed in the district, which would shift the current $2,000 payment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The best time to prepare for a job search is while you are still employed.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
That too has already been employed in Cambridge.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
For example, in Idaho, one-third of unauthorized workers were employed in agriculture in 2021, with the rest working in construction, manufacturing, professional services, and leisure and hospitality, according to the report.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2025
Individuals who remain employed by the company will transition to remote work after the corporate headquarters closes.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Toma Sparks and Justin Jenkins are still employed by the Johnson City Police Department.
—Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
The Paycheck Protection Program was established in 2020 to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the coronavirus pandemic, and ended in May 2021.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Utilizing ‘shot noise’ measurement technique To investigate this anomaly, scientists employed a technique known as shot noise measurement.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2025
Prescott’s amendment would maintain the original bill’s requirement that school board members be paid up to 10% of the lowest starting salary of a teacher employed in the district, which would shift the current $2,000 payment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
The best time to prepare for a job search is while you are still employed.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
That too has already been employed in Cambridge.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
For example, in Idaho, one-third of unauthorized workers were employed in agriculture in 2021, with the rest working in construction, manufacturing, professional services, and leisure and hospitality, according to the report.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2025
Individuals who remain employed by the company will transition to remote work after the corporate headquarters closes.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for employed
Adjective
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Yes, rewarding users with tokens costs companies, but the trade-off is a loyal, engaged audience.—
Matvii Diadkov,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Players like Jefferson, who do not have to show up for these voluntary sessions, are not only present but engaged.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Manager Craig Counsell hired Quintin Berry and Jose Javier to be his base coaches for a reason.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Separately, the Health Department hired the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors to audit Perkins.—
Katie Mettler,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.—
Peter Benei,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Incorporate digestive enzymes into your routine Often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, digestive enzymes or bitters help stimulate digestion, regulate bowel movement, and detoxify.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
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Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Shooting for 14 hours means Miller and her makeup artist, Kasey Spickard, have to be very diligent about her base routine.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Amazon has been busy infusing AI into the shopping experience.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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Over a one-week period, a concrete solution was applied to fill the hole until the leak stopped.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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But a prevailing question is whether the administration has raced to act, made mistakes and later applied new narratives and legal justifications to specific deportation cases challenged in the news and in the courts.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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His methods made impressive profits quickly, as overlapping technologies were dropped and economies of scale exploited.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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His brother also had to pay about double what rent ought to cost as he was exploited.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Employed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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