as in hiring
to provide with a paying job
thousands of recent immigrants were recruited to build the nation's rail system
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Recent Examples of recruiting
The process for starting a local LifeWise includes steps like gathering signatures from the community, forming a steering committee, requesting the local school district’s approval and ultimately recruiting and training a local team to facilitate it, according to the organization’s website.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
If re-elected, Bolin plans to focus on recruiting and retaining high-quality educators, maintaining a strong financial position and ensuring every student, staff and family feels a sense of belonging within the school’s buildings.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition, the plaintiffs insisted that MLB’s anti-tampering rules, which preclude franchises from recruiting other teams’ players, coaches and managers, hurt older scouts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Coach Brad Underwood’s emphasis on recruiting in Eastern Europe has paid off in this tournament.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The suit alleged that a company called MC2 Model Management, co-founded by Epstein, used Bank of America accounts as a cover for trafficking, recruiting women under the guise of modeling opportunities.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Over the next year, Hoag will work on obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, hospital officials said, and build out the new institute, recruiting surgeons, doctors and nutritionists.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Retaining families, district officials say, in addition to recruiting them, will be key.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Of the 28 Sharks on the roster this season, 13 were seniors/graduate students, which means Hewitt has a lot of work to do in recruiting.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
If re-elected, Bolin plans to focus on recruiting and retaining high-quality educators, maintaining a strong financial position and ensuring every student, staff and family feels a sense of belonging within the school’s buildings.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In addition, the plaintiffs insisted that MLB’s anti-tampering rules, which preclude franchises from recruiting other teams’ players, coaches and managers, hurt older scouts.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Coach Brad Underwood’s emphasis on recruiting in Eastern Europe has paid off in this tournament.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The suit alleged that a company called MC2 Model Management, co-founded by Epstein, used Bank of America accounts as a cover for trafficking, recruiting women under the guise of modeling opportunities.
—Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
Over the next year, Hoag will work on obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, hospital officials said, and build out the new institute, recruiting surgeons, doctors and nutritionists.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Retaining families, district officials say, in addition to recruiting them, will be key.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Of the 28 Sharks on the roster this season, 13 were seniors/graduate students, which means Hewitt has a lot of work to do in recruiting.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruiting
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Instead of complying, the suit claims, his parents responded by hiring lawyers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ganong also praised a provision in the bill that would require employers to offer existing employees additional hours before hiring more employees.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Giants are in town to start a three-game series, the Padres’ first NL West games of the year, and are employing their third different leadoff hitter in four games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Recruiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruiting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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