1
as in applications
the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose
the employment of the kitchen oven as a storage cupboard had predictably disastrous results
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2
as in occupations
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
his regular employment is that of a restaurant waiter, but he always identifies himself as an actor
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as in employs
the state of being provided with a paying job
the parents tried to convey to their adult son the joys of steady employment
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With the cold, dry air and indoor heating, my lips require multiple applications a day.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2025 -
She was honored for designing materials for applications in solar cells, batteries, and medical imaging.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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People with occupations where they could be exposed to infected birds or other animals are at a greater risk of being infected by the bird flu.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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These occupations must require special knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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Just like in all professions, people know each other.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Many of our families must use ride-hailing services to get them to their cancer treatments or to children's doctor's appointments or even to work daily.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American-Statesman,
26 Dec. 2024
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With healthcare workers in short supply, patients—especially those in rural and underserved areas—face longer wait times for appointments.—
Max Votek,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Across their global operations, RED continues to enhance the luxury excursion market.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Kansas City International Airport halted its flight operations Saturday afternoon because of icy conditions on its runway and taxiways.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Employments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/employments. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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