1
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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2
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
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2025
Ustinov hired him, though, as Stamp had unwittingly replicated Billy Budd’s gormless behavior.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
As residents continue to speak out about recent hirings and oustings within Orland Elementary District 135, the school board discussed Monday boosting internal hires for administrative positions and hiring an additional assistant principal for at least one school.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court on Tuesday will consider hiring a lawyer at the center of a controversy in Keller ISD to represent District Clerk Tom Wilder in a second petition calling for his removal.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2025
Ustinov hired him, though, as Stamp had unwittingly replicated Billy Budd’s gormless behavior.
—Rhett Bartlett, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2025
Noun
Commissioner Magazine said his understanding of Playboy’s plans is that the company will open a corporate headquarters with about 100 new local hires.
—Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
As residents continue to speak out about recent hirings and oustings within Orland Elementary District 135, the school board discussed Monday boosting internal hires for administrative positions and hiring an additional assistant principal for at least one school.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hire
Verb
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Instead, rent a bike or golf cart and embrace the 25-mile-per-hour island-wide speed limit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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One of Perrin’s neighbors even rented them her house just a few doors down.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The station employs a single part-time worker—a summer d.j.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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The district employs more than 1,400 paraprofessionals.—
Chesnie Wardell,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nissan is slashing production and employment worldwide.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Italian luxury house Valentino confirmed chief executive officer Jacopo Venturini stepped down earlier this week, SJ’s sister publication WWD reported, after reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his employment and board positions, effective Aug. 13.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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To wit: If Anthony finishes first or second in Rookie of the Year voting, his salary from 2031-2033 goes up by $1 million each year, and the option increases by $2 million.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Brandon-Gordon, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer, is coming in with a base salary of $2.8 million, a target bonus of $1.2 million and a one-time restricted stock award valued at $60 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That honestly brings me more joy than getting recruited.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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From my first conversation with Tommy Gilhooly, I got fired up about coaching and recruiting true student-athletes and building upon a proud basketball program.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But, if wages don’t rise to match those jumps, consumer spending could fall and slow the economy.—
Raul Elizalde,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The bill would require taxpayers with incomes over $400,000 to pay Social Security taxes on all wage, self-employment, and investment income above that threshold.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Offer paid apprenticeships and fast-track training for entry-level IT roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Prime members get free same-day grocery delivery for orders over $25, customers without a Prime membership must pay a $12.99 fee (no matter what the order size is).—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From there, the scammer offers exclusive perks, VIP access, autographed gear, and even romantic promises in exchange for untraceable payments via cryptocurrency or gift cards.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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If the winner chooses the annuity, their average annual payment would drop from more than $20 million down to $12.7 million after applying taxes.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Hire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hire. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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