reemploy

verb

Definition of reemploynext
as in to employ

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Recent Examples of reemploy Whitmer ordered the state’s Treasury Department to help reemploy fossil fuel workers who lose their jobs when carbon-intensive facilities close. — Abby Smith, Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reemploy
  1. employ
  2. rehire
  3. recruit
  4. hire
  5. job
  6. retain
  7. pay
  8. reengage
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  • One of its key functions has been for healing, often employing a complex knowledge of medicinal plants and in many cases providing the only medical services available within African American communities.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For startups like Code Metal—which employs 123 people—the challenge now is turning one-off opportunities, like the new $80 million Pentagon deal, into repeatable, expandable business.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of employ
Verb
  • Gartner predicts 50% of companies cutting customer service staff due to AI will rehire by 2027.
    — Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Directed by Guadagnino from a screenplay by Saturday Night Live alum Simon Rich, Artificial explores Sam Altman’s OpenAI and the company’s turbulent period in 2023 when he was fired and rehired in a matter of days.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Definition of rehire
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  • And who knows about Newcastle, who have lost three crucial players and only really brought in promising youngsters, all of whom will be managed by someone recruited from the Saudi Pro League.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Directed by Jon Favreau, the film premiered in theaters May 22 and follows bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his apprentice, Grogu, as they’re recruited by officer Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) to aid the New Republic.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of recruit
Verb
  • The group hired Chrissi Rawak, the former athletics director at Delaware, as its new CEO in February 2025.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Bruins announced the hiring Monday of the 35-year-old Carr, who is volunteering in his first major coaching role.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of hire
Verb
  • When Golding was the defensive coordinator at Southeastern Louisiana from 2012-13, Toney was a defensive assistant working his first Division I job.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Where That Leaves Investors The investable question was never which jobs AI erases.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of job
Verb
  • Restorations have allowed the hotel to retain its historic charm while adapting to modern comforts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Colts retained Pierce on a four-year, $114 million contract in March, which is the richest free-agent receiver contract in NFL history.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of retain
Verb
  • The settlement will be paid by Hyundai Mobis, Kia and local staffing and recruitment agencies that helped find and bring the immigrant workers to Georgia on temporary visas.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The records involve consulting work, paid for with public funds.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of pay
Verb
  • As Rocket Lab’s Puma backed away, True Anomaly’s Jackal executed more burns to reengage and image its prey.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
  • Use one to thank a referral partner, welcome a new client, follow up after a meeting, reengage a past customer or acknowledge a milestone.
    — Michael Tasner, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of reengage

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“Reemploy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reemploy. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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