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
In an effort to improve things, the city is recruiting two senior human resources analysts who will help oversee police and fire injury claims.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Multiple doctors involved in recruiting new resident physicians declined to speak with CNN.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Cantens, who has coaching experience in Germany and the Dominican Republic, has had success recruiting internationally.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The fraternity was allowed to begin recruiting again in 2022 and the chapter was officially reinstalled in 2023.
—Matthew Kelly
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Maul is also intrigued by the prospect of recruiting a new apprentice, a Jedi Padawan named Devon.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
Brock himself highlighted the issue years ago, noting the difficulty of recruiting enough providers locally.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Iranian regime is recruiting children and sending out mass recruitment messages via text, signaling there may be truth to the White House’s claim that the Islamic regime is suffering widespread desertions.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Multiple doctors involved in recruiting new resident physicians declined to speak with CNN.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Cantens, who has coaching experience in Germany and the Dominican Republic, has had success recruiting internationally.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The fraternity was allowed to begin recruiting again in 2022 and the chapter was officially reinstalled in 2023.
—Matthew Kelly
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Maul is also intrigued by the prospect of recruiting a new apprentice, a Jedi Padawan named Devon.
—Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
Brock himself highlighted the issue years ago, noting the difficulty of recruiting enough providers locally.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The Iranian regime is recruiting children and sending out mass recruitment messages via text, signaling there may be truth to the White House’s claim that the Islamic regime is suffering widespread desertions.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 4 Apr. 2026
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.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruiting
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Similar to Kirby, Ahn believes personality can make or break a hiring decision.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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That means clear rules and oversight for technology affecting civil rights, public services or equal opportunity; protecting employee and resident data; and ensuring algorithms don’t drive decisions about wages, discipline or hiring without accountability and transparency.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Swalwell did not respond to requests for comment Sunday on the letter or an unrelated federal investigation into his allegedly employing a nanny who overstayed her visa.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The federal law that ICE is now employing to block many immigrants from bail also requires mandatory detention — which attorneys argue is the point.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Recruiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruiting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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