jobbing

verb

Definition of jobbingnext
present participle of job
as in subcontracting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jobbing
  1. subcontracting
  2. hiring
  3. employing
  4. recruiting
  5. contracting
  6. paying
  7. retaining
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  • In 2024, Western intelligence officials started gathering evidence that gangs in Scandinavia were subcontracting local teen-agers to carry out Iranian directives.
    — Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Unite Here Local 17, the union that represents the 500 Target Field concessions workers, says Delaware North failed to bargain in good faith by subcontracting Minnesota Funding Initiative volunteers.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of subcontracting
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  • Bailey and Michael have been federally indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with allegations involving the hiring process.
    — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • When spending drops, prices and wages don't quickly and flexibly adjust to keep people buying and businesses hiring.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiring
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  • But while many data center projects have run aground, others are still getting built — and the companies behind them are employing experts like Nicole Thomas to smooth the way.
    — Dustin DeSoto, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Plus, data centers aren’t acting with haste or employing new innovations.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of employing
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  • Hospitality, retail and tech are recruiting people who’ve already solved the problem banks are trying to solve, just in a different building.
    — Paul Davis, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 30-second teaser sees Jackson hustling around town, making money and recruiting his team of crooks.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruiting
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  • Nelson authored Assembly Bill 2019, carried by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, which established a state goal of awarding at least 25% of procurement and contracting opportunities to small businesses and microbusinesses.
    — Nicole Buss October 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • At least 50 health workers have died after contracting the virus.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contracting
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  • AutoGov takes care of regular tasks like renewing licenses, paying bills, and booking routine health appointments.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The organization paying for it may also receive only part of its value, as when a hospital funds a system that benefits patients and insurers.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of paying
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  • The 100% cotton set, made in Italy, is slightly softer than your typical percale, while retaining the crisp, cool feel that makes the material a perennial favorite.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Paraphrasing typically restates the original information in more relevant language while retaining key ideas.
    — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of retaining
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“Jobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jobbing. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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