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fill a position

VERB
hire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint bring in draft employ engage enlist lease obtain pick promise rent retain select
STRONG
authorize book carry charter delegate empower exploit ink let occupy place pledge procure secure sublease sublet utilize
WEAK
add to payroll bring on board contract for find help give a break give job to give work make use of put on put to work sign on sign up take on truck with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dismiss fire let go lose refuse reject release shun
STRONG
cancel
WEAK
discharge lay off

Example Sentences

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If you decide to pay privately, the hourly rates charged by agencies vary widely, and some agencies may not be able to fill a position for just a few hours a week.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2023

The committee has yet to fill a position for a diversity advocate and community outreach plans have been stymied by the pandemic, West said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Either Kyle Lewis’ lengthy recovery from his season-ending knee surgery still isn’t complete, or Seattle failed to add at least a replacement-level outfielder to fill a position in massive need of an upgrade.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2021

“When districts cannot fill a position with a qualified teacher, they have no good options.”

From Washington Times • Feb. 21, 2018

He hoped to teach him a little of the language, manners and customs of the Turks, so that he could the better fill a position in a Turkish household.

From After Long Years and Other Stories by Miller, Sophie A.