Synonyms of recruiting

recruiting

verb

present participle of recruit

as in hiring

to provide with a paying job

thousands of recent immigrants were recruited to build the nation's rail system

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiring
• employing
• engaging
• retaining
• paying
• enlisting
• placing
• signing (up or on)
• assuming
• taking on
• laying on
• feeing
• jobbing
• promoting
• partnering
• subcontracting
• contracting
• rehiring
• scouting
• upgrading
• reengaging
• reemploying
• keeping (on)
• apprenticing
• advancing
• headhunting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• firing
• dismissing
• discharging
• sacking
• canning
• laying off
• axing
• locking out
• furloughing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recruiting

However, the biggest challenge lies in recruiting for engineering and software positions. — Chase Jordan october 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Among dentists recruiting hygienists, 91% said hiring was very or extremely challenging. — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Israeli Defense Forces said Bik was involved in plotting attacks and recruiting new members. — Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026

The priorities will include recruiting top talent and supporting financial aid for students. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

The group is recruiting and supporting independent congressional candidates — including Kiley — across the country. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

For Conservative Partnership Institute attorney Cleta Mitchell, the response must go beyond recruiting defense lawyers. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

After the addition of White to the roster, KU still has one scholarship left to give in recruiting. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Curry was also asked about recruiting women for his own signature line, Curry Brand. — Jessica Golden,alex Sherman, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026