RECRUITMENT Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

recruitment

noun

Definition of recruitment

as in retrieval

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Relevance

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as in employment

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Recent Examples of recruitment Remittances are dependent on the diaspora working in Gulf nations, which are on the frontline of the Iran conflict and foreign labour recruitment is at risk. — Vasuki Shastry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Council members reviewed the escalating collateral costs associated with high employee turnover, including secondary recruitment, training and professional certification expenses. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026 These June 30 rejections include supplemental health benefits, a night shift differential, geographic pay differential, a recruitment and retention proposal, seniority differential and overtime meal benefits, according to the complaint. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Roberts led the recruitment process alongside the BFI’s Deputy CEO Harriet Finney. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recruitment

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Noun

Capturing every prompt, tool call and data retrieval across a fleet of agents produces large volumes of data, which raises real storage and retention costs over time (though those costs are generally negligible compared to LLM costs).

— Tyler Akidau, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Chemotherapy or stem cell transplants can’t always be delayed long enough for multiple egg retrieval cycles before treatment begins, according to Woodard.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of retrieval

Noun

That conversation led her to create her own employment application, organize hiring events and interview prospective employees.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The more consequential ambition is to connect women not only to each other, but also to the employment, entrepreneurial and commercial opportunities surrounding one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

In Greater China, which includes the Hong Kong and Macao markets, the picture was mixed, with retail sales rising 9 percent on a stable store base, but wholesale replenishment orders described as modest.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Roughly $67 billion of that would go to the Pentagon, largely for operational costs and munitions replenishment amid the Iran war.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of replenishment

Noun

All seven members returned to group activities last year following their mandatory military enlistment in their home country of South Korea to world on a new album.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
Earlier this week, the Knesset passed two bills that effectively halt the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men in the military in an attempt to ensure ultra-Orthodox parties join Netanyahu’s coalition in the next government.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of enlistment

Noun

In Chaplin, a $1,938,092 project on Lynch Road and Chewink Road will repair intersection drainage and surface reclamation.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Instead of operating only for financial gain, this expert acquaintance has higher-minded aims, namely the reclamation of a prize once bestowed upon a famous athlete.

— Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of reclamation

Noun

Of all the peculiar assignments a newspaper reporter can undertake, writing advance obituaries for local notables who are still very much alive is one of the strangest.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
When asked about the complexity of Spagnuolo’s nickel assignment, Canady expressed confidence based on his diverse college experience.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

Definition of assignment

Noun

What’s more, Opera Carolina has launched a cost-savings restructuring plan focused on debt reduction and financial recovery, Vignati said.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
Asia Pacific’s beauty recovery is already underway — if Mainland China is not included in the analysis.

— Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of recovery

Noun

As part of his petition, Kohberger also filed a motion and affidavit in support of appointment of counsel.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
The design was part of the couturier’s debut presentation with the Italian luxury fashion house, following his appointment to the artistic director position in March 2025.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of appointment

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