headhunting

Definition of headhuntingnext
present participle of headhunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for headhunting
scouting
Verb
  • White and Dern triggered speculation when they were seen talking over smoothies in Los Angeles last July, around the time White was starting location scouting for Season 4.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Lewi met White here in 2021, when the filmmaker was scouting locations, and later helped broker introductions that contributed to bringing the show to France.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Headhunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headhunting. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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