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as in to rent
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
the Youngs hired a limousine for their daughter's wedding
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2
as in to employ
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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as in employ
the state of being provided with a paying job
he spent most of his career in the hire of high-paying defense contractors
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as in salary
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
used to mow lawns for hire
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Recent Examples of hire
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 May 2025
We were hired to rebuild belongingand a sense of community in schools, engaging with students, faculty, administrators andparents.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Max Meyer, New York Times, 20 May 2025
That was one of the most dramatic hires at the time.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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Verb
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent maker Cameron Pictures has hired Karen Tsang as Vice President of Creative Affairs.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 May 2025
We were hired to rebuild belongingand a sense of community in schools, engaging with students, faculty, administrators andparents.
—Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Noun
Unfortunately, the excitement surrounding the huge hire has faded, as most of the news surrounding Belichick this offseason hasn’t been about football; instead, it’s been regarding his relationship with his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
—Max Meyer, New York Times, 20 May 2025
That was one of the most dramatic hires at the time.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hire
Verb
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There are 51 overall with 31 available to rent ranging from cliffside suites to seven-bedroom estates such as the new 9.513 square foot Wings which is on the market for $32.5 million but also available to rent by the week and has six freestanding bedrooms each with its own plunge pool.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Go big and rent a jet ski or pontoon boat, or take things down a notch with a kayak or standup paddleboard—all of which are available through Young Harris Water Sports & RV.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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As of March 2025, Burberry employed approximately 8,700 people, nearly 500 fewer than the 9,200 employed in 2024.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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China has been employing its navy to further expand its military reach and presence, challenging America's naval dominance in the Pacific Ocean.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Since your job was seasonal, the terms of your employment may have also been governed by a contract or agreement.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Down North Pizza goes beyond providing employment to offering concrete resources to stay out of prison.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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While many observers may have focused on the financial aspects of the deal — reports put his new salary as high as $20 million per year — Smith was more interested in new freedoms.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Now, some residents and local leaders are worried about the economic consequences of an exodus of federal workers and their salaries.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
26 May 2025
Verb
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One way, Park said, would be to have researchers recruit a large, representative sample of patients, measure their levels of exposure and follow them for years, perhaps until death.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Over 400 adults with a diabetic foot ulcer that appeared closed or healed to the eye were recruited to the study.—
Paul McClure
June 02,
New Atlas,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Without needing to file a lawsuit or step foot in a courtroom, the Department of Education and the Department of Treasury can seize wages, offset a portion of federal benefits (including Social Security), and intercept federal tax refunds.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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These fast-track measures can be used only if proponents agree to pay higher wages to construction workers or set aside a portion of the project for low-income housing on land considered the least environmentally sensitive.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Verb
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That work has given him enough money to pay for car insurance and other expenses, but not enough to move out from his parents’ home.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Federal Pell Grants go to low-income students and do not need to be paid back; the administration wants to cut the maximum amount of the annual grant from roughly $7,400 to $5,700.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The technology is also reducing cart abandonment by removing common obstacles like account creation and payment re-entry.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Instead of paying for Google Drive forever, switch to a one-time payment for FolderFort.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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“Hire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hire. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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