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
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes were lucky enough to have a generational talent in their employ over the last couple of seasons, but now, Travis Hunter has departed for the NFL, leaving a gaping hole for Colorado on both sides of the ball.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Securian employs about 2,300 people downtown, and its corporate leadership views a thriving skyway level as integral to a thriving workplace culture, spokesperson Jeff Bakken said.
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Naturally, the theft of the ghost shirt by the stooges in the employ of Roy Lee is accompanied by many deceased bodies — the first of the many bloodbaths in Americana, which has a distressingly expedient approach to on-screen carnage.
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The voluntary program allows local districts and private schools to train employees or hire armed specialists to respond to active threats.—
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What happened at 1000 Corporate Drive was mostly the latter, facilitated by Indian companies that US medical insurers hired to manage patients’ electronic records.—
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Privacy and partners Lenovo built Qira using a hybrid AI architecture.—
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Soft, spreadable butter that can be used instantly on toast and biscuits, or in baking recipes for cookies, cakes, and more.—
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The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.—
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None of this violates federal law because the CCPA only prevents termination, not every employment action.—
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Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu is another name worth tracking, considering new Irish defensive line coach Charlie Partridge recruited him into the Panthers program before taking a job with the Indianapolis Colts.—
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Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.—
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The mini-flying probe will utilize active shock-absorption technology to safely land on slopes.—
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But Hall said this bill, which could be considered by the House when lawmakers reconvene in February, has the potential to harm those youth too because a lot of people experiencing homelessness and utilizing services and shelters are families with children.—
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
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Home design is moving beyond aesthetics and toward spaces that actively engage the senses.—
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This impressive deal only applies to the six-piece set, which includes five compression packing cubes and one drawstring bag in select colors.—
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The two, a male and a female, were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after Portland police officers applied a tourniquet on scene.—
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Outside the capital, guerrilla groups and organized crime syndicates are exploiting the power vacuum along Venezuela’s borders and in its resource-rich interior.—
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
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“Employ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employ. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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