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recruiter

[ri-kroo-ter] / rɪˈkru tər /
NOUN
bird-dog
Synonyms
STRONG
canvasser detective private eye scout talent scout
NOUN
employment agency
Synonyms
WEAK
employment recruiter employment service executive search agency headhunter temporary agency temporary service
NOUN
scout
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detective
STRONG
advance adventurer escort explorer guard lookout outpost outrider patrol picket pioneer precursor runner sleuth spotter spy vanguard
WEAK
bird dog reconnoiterer
Antonyms
WEAK
target

Example Sentences

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Suppose a company saves money up front by using AI as a recruiter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

An xAI recruiter described the approach as “Cut the fat. Build the muscle,” in a Friday post on X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

"There is still a lot to do on security," said David Murillo, a 29-year-old recruiter, who had hoped for more support for centrist candidates.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

So, what is a phone call with a robot recruiter like?

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

She was shocked: the recruiter had lied to her.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge