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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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Private villas were rented and transformed into extravagant replicas of the movies’ opulent Capitol, complete with servers in eccentric wigs, chocolate fountains that flowed for hours and enough colorful macarons to feed a small city.—
Kyle Buchanan,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Another option would be renting out rather than selling your home.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Boards that print just enough to avoid litigation but not enough to foster trust employ the same playbook.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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According to the company, Six Flags America currently employs 70 full-time associates, who will be eligible for severance and other benefits.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Limiting employment authorization for OPT or STEM OPT to only when students carry their full course load would cause these numbers to plummet and significantly reduce the number of international students who gain H-1B status, including by eliminating STEM OPT, which follows the completion of OPT.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The lawsuit accuses YouTube of inducing Connolly into breaching the employment agreement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 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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The group agreed to partner with the hospital, helping to recruit residents for a 32-week paramedic course designed by Safar.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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The party needs not just to recruit younger candidates.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Noun
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No tax on tips, overtime Tipped employees like waiters and hairstylists would be able to claim a new tax deduction for tips through 2028, as could workers who are paid overtime wages.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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At the time, President Trump and his allies in Congress promised that slashing the corporate tax rate by nearly 50% would lead to more jobs, higher wages, and a wave of investment in American innovation and infrastructure.—
Lindsay Owens,
Time,
22 May 2025
Verb
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That hasn’t stopped companies from throwing millions of dollars in bonuses and pay packages at star researchers, according to seven sources familiar with the matter.—
Anna Tong,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Next year Disney could be facing a marketplace that is even less receptive to pay a premium for ESPN as a sportsbook brand due to higher interest rates making a return on capital more difficult and the uncertainty tariffs create with consumer demand.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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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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By creating covers on TikTok, she’s been able to slowly chip away at her grad school payments.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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“Hire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hire. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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