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as in renting
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 recruiting
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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Recent Examples of hiring
The construction sector, as well as transportation and logistics, also contributed to the surge in hiring.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Right now, the city has paused hiring and spending at Boston Public Schools due to the budget gap there, and a city spokesperson told the Herald in a statement that the mayor is freezing spending to address the city’s shortfall.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
But this summer, Buzelis is taking an even more focused approach that will include hiring a personal chef and dedicating hours of every week to weightlifting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, hiring plans so far this year are down from the same period in 2025, consistent with soft labor demand.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Much of this money will likely go towards hiring more deportation officers and expanding its network of detention facilities.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the frozen hiring market appears to be dragging on wages.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, other elements such as high uncertainty – stemming from federal policy shifts to war to artificial intelligence – are weighing heavily on businesses’ hiring plans.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Ganong also praised a provision in the bill that would require employers to offer existing employees additional hours before hiring more employees.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Right now, the city has paused hiring and spending at Boston Public Schools due to the budget gap there, and a city spokesperson told the Herald in a statement that the mayor is freezing spending to address the city’s shortfall.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
But this summer, Buzelis is taking an even more focused approach that will include hiring a personal chef and dedicating hours of every week to weightlifting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Still, hiring plans so far this year are down from the same period in 2025, consistent with soft labor demand.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Much of this money will likely go towards hiring more deportation officers and expanding its network of detention facilities.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the frozen hiring market appears to be dragging on wages.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
At the same time, other elements such as high uncertainty – stemming from federal policy shifts to war to artificial intelligence – are weighing heavily on businesses’ hiring plans.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Ganong also praised a provision in the bill that would require employers to offer existing employees additional hours before hiring more employees.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiring
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Another woman was renting a room with her teenaged autistic son.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ortiz has seen the movie four times in theaters with audiences, including renting out a theater for friends.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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The process for starting a local LifeWise includes steps like gathering signatures from the community, forming a steering committee, requesting the local school district’s approval and ultimately recruiting and training a local team to facilitate it, according to the organization’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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If re-elected, Bolin plans to focus on recruiting and retaining high-quality educators, maintaining a strong financial position and ensuring every student, staff and family feels a sense of belonging within the school’s buildings.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Giants are in town to start a three-game series, the Padres’ first NL West games of the year, and are employing their third different leadoff hitter in four games.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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As Adam reenters the dating world, his sister encourages him to view it as a fresh start, and scenic designer Milo Bue visually evokes the idea of a blank slate by employing off-whites and greys for Adam’s studio apartment in New York City.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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