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as in rented
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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as in employed
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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Recent Examples of hired
After firing Todd Bowles in 2018, the Jets hired Adam Gase as their coach.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The acquisition of Burger comes about a month after the Rangers hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations.
—Stephen Hawkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Last month, he was hired to help Paxton’s office with a state lawsuit against three major investment firms.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Legendary Entertainment has hired Paramount and Bron Studios veteran Rona Cosgrove as EVP and Head of Film Business and Legal Affairs.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
In 2007, Doe said he was employed at the private security firm that was hired to work the party.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Human Rights Watch earlier this month urged FIFA to reject the Saudi bid because the nation has not committed to protecting the migrant laborers that will likely be hired to build the massive infrastructure needed to host such a tournament.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Pennsylvania attorney Thomas Dickey has been hired to lead the defense of Luigi Mangione, who was arrested and charged on Monday in last week's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Milton was hired as an offensive analyst at Tennessee by former UCF coach Josh Heupel in 2023.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
The acquisition of Burger comes about a month after the Rangers hired former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations.
—Stephen Hawkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Last month, he was hired to help Paxton’s office with a state lawsuit against three major investment firms.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Legendary Entertainment has hired Paramount and Bron Studios veteran Rona Cosgrove as EVP and Head of Film Business and Legal Affairs.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
In 2007, Doe said he was employed at the private security firm that was hired to work the party.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Human Rights Watch earlier this month urged FIFA to reject the Saudi bid because the nation has not committed to protecting the migrant laborers that will likely be hired to build the massive infrastructure needed to host such a tournament.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Pennsylvania attorney Thomas Dickey has been hired to lead the defense of Luigi Mangione, who was arrested and charged on Monday in last week's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Milton was hired as an offensive analyst at Tennessee by former UCF coach Josh Heupel in 2023.
—Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hired
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Shortly after getting together, Ball and Posen rented a car and drove across the country, staying at Best Westerns and Hampton Inns along the way.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ironically, the geometric slabs she’s stopped at to admire are a cluster of the Barbican’s residences, built to be rented out by the council but now privately owned and notoriously expensive.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to his lawsuit, Doe was employed by a private security firm in 2007, when he was asked to work at one of Combs’ White Parties at the producer’s estate in East Hampton, New York.Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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In 2007, Doe said he was employed at the private security firm that was hired to work the party.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, with the right approach, nonprofits can improve retention rates, keep donors engaged and facilitate long-term support.Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although Amazon has little experience in the auto industry, its vast and highly engaged customer base as well as the widespread dissatisfaction with traditional car dealership experiences should give it a meaningful opportunity.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the reimbursement changes, Medicare paid about $40,000 more per year to proceduralists than to non-proceduralists.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After multiple appeals, nearly half of them are eventually paid.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hired. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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