HEADHUNTING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

headhunting

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present participle of headhunt

as in scouting

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scouting

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These uncrewed aircraft support pilots in F-35s, F-22s, and future F-47s by scouting, jamming electronics, and transporting weapons.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Positioning each camera takes considerable planning, with researchers using satellite imagery to design a grid before scouting the exact spot.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

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