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 teens were also said to have been involved in online groups recruiting fighters for IS militants in Syria and shared a fascination with violence and hatred against Jews, LGBTQ+ people and others, officials said.
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ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Uldricks said his role as GOP chair includes recruiting good people to run for office.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Carlucci wants to see further dialogue on the entirety of Bylaw 1900, which outlines recruiting.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
In addition to the US chipmaker’s expertise, Musk has been recruiting people with knowledge of many different facets of chip plant operations, from chip design to power management, construction and procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Medved prides himself on recruiting quality players who are also high-character people.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
District 3 Councilwoman Joi Mayo made a motion to ask the economic development committee to work on a procedure for event recruiting and funding so the city has a standardized process moving forward.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Among other Islamic groups, Schild labeled the Muslim Student Association and CAIR as dangerous organizations leading the Islamic infiltration and recruiting children to an extreme militant movement.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the gangs' voluntary workers went home during Covid; not enough locals had the necessary language and computer skills, and recruiting people into cybercrime isn't always easy.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Uldricks said his role as GOP chair includes recruiting good people to run for office.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Carlucci wants to see further dialogue on the entirety of Bylaw 1900, which outlines recruiting.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
In addition to the US chipmaker’s expertise, Musk has been recruiting people with knowledge of many different facets of chip plant operations, from chip design to power management, construction and procurement.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Medved prides himself on recruiting quality players who are also high-character people.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
District 3 Councilwoman Joi Mayo made a motion to ask the economic development committee to work on a procedure for event recruiting and funding so the city has a standardized process moving forward.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Among other Islamic groups, Schild labeled the Muslim Student Association and CAIR as dangerous organizations leading the Islamic infiltration and recruiting children to an extreme militant movement.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
Many of the gangs' voluntary workers went home during Covid; not enough locals had the necessary language and computer skills, and recruiting people into cybercrime isn't always easy.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruiting
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Then last June, the Nuggets snatched Wallace back from Minnesota, hiring him as their new co-general manager alongside his friend Ben Tenzer — another longtime Connelly disciple who’d been a steady hand behind the scenes in Denver’s front office since 2013.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The proposals also call for hiring consultants and requiring regular reports on the transition.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury is employing a PCR thermocycler that cuts the time to get a diagnosis from days to just merely hours.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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If tax records and documents do not add up, employers and employees may be arrested and detained as investigators sort out who is illegally present in the United States or illegally employing workers.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recruiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruiting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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