as in joblessness
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Recent Examples of unemployment
Furloughed workers are still considered attached to their jobs and won’t have to look for other employment, a standard requirement for those seeking unemployment benefits.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
But the visa sparked anger within China — where youth unemployment is high — with prominent influencers accusing the government of inviting foreigners to steal domestic jobs, The New York Times reported.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Santos reported to a New Jersey prison in July for his 87-month imprisonment after being accused of embezzling contributions from supporters, illegally obtaining unemployment benefits, and lying on House financial disclosures.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Federal employees who continue to work without being paid are not regarded as unemployed and do not qualify for unemployment benefits, EDD said.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
But the visa sparked anger within China — where youth unemployment is high — with prominent influencers accusing the government of inviting foreigners to steal domestic jobs, The New York Times reported.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Santos reported to a New Jersey prison in July for his 87-month imprisonment after being accused of embezzling contributions from supporters, illegally obtaining unemployment benefits, and lying on House financial disclosures.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
Federal employees who continue to work without being paid are not regarded as unemployed and do not qualify for unemployment benefits, EDD said.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unemployment
Noun
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But during the pandemic, joblessness among recent college grads began consistently exceeding the overall rate.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Put differently, the central bank is supposed to direct monetary policy, so inflation doesn’t race out of control, and the country doesn’t experience large bouts of joblessness.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The initial Russian campaign represents completely irrational force employment and, in many cases, frankly, nonemployment.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2022
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The nonemployment crisis of the 2010s and the opioid crisis of the 2010s weren’t completely separate.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Dec. 2020
Noun
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Hazardous Waste Collection Events Many communities organize hazardous waste collection and removal events periodically.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Treatment usually includes surgery, followed by lymph node removal and possible chemotherapy or radiation therapy.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Janssen’s dismissal flipped the script.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bolton’s team is likely to seek dismissal or suppression of materials, arguing political motivation and lack of intent, while the Justice Department pushes to protect classified details.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Unemployment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unemployment. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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