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on the payroll

ADJECTIVE

employed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

engaged hired occupied

STRONG

busy inked laboring operating selected signed

WEAK

active at it at work in a job in collar in harness in place on board on duty on the job plugging away

Antonyms

WEAK

idle inactive unemployed unengaged unoccupied

ADJECTIVE

jobholding

Synonyms

WEAK

active at it at work busy engaged hired in a job in collar in harness in place inked laboring occupied on board on duty on the job operating plugging away retained selected signed working

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But Moshiri, still on the payroll as an adviser, once again helped persuade the company to stay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Employment at small businesses remained fairly consistent in October, according to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch External link, which is based on the payroll data of Paychex customers with fewer than 50 employees.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

But if you view it as the last stage of Ripley’s career trajectory on the payroll of a company that devalues human life, the movie translates as elegiac.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2025

Seidl did not respond when asked when Willliams planned to retire or how long he would remain on the payroll.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

“Well, I think it’s beyond me. I told you I wouldn’t put you on the payroll, but hold up your right hand.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

on the payroll

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