HEADHUNTING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunting

verb

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present participle of headhunt

as in scouting

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scouting

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Donald is effectively taking on the gig first mentioned to Deadline earlier this year by global productions chief Matt Forde, although at that point the role was more solely focused on scouting IP.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
There's so much to admire about scouting - young people away from screens, spending time in nature, doing community service, and gaining life and leadership skills.

— Juli McDonald, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of scouting

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