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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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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
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The police department identified the officer involved as Gabriel Sixtos, who was hired in 2017 and assigned to the field operations division.
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Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
While new hires typically receive the same foundational information, AI tools like avatars can help present that content in a more accessible and scalable way.
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Victor Riparbelli,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Verb
Someone is hired but still cannot work because a document is missing, a compliance check is pending, training is incomplete, or nobody has visibility into what is stuck.
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Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The police department identified the officer involved as Gabriel Sixtos, who was hired in 2017 and assigned to the field operations division.
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Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
The hire came just after the acquisition was complete.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
While new hires typically receive the same foundational information, AI tools like avatars can help present that content in a more accessible and scalable way.
—
Victor Riparbelli,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hire
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Guests can also rent Freedom Flyer cruiser bikes to pedal around the property and to nearby shops like Brewster Book Store, The Brewster Store, and Pelo Mar boutique.
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For Mosta, the bet is that owning the dollar moving through the system beats renting someone else's.
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Many California counties do not employ a single defense investigator who can interview witnesses, review police reports, visit crime scenes and retrieve video surveillance footage.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Upon learning of the investigation, the district immediately placed him on administrative leave and subsequently terminated his employment.
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While first-round picks are slotted into salaries through the NBA’s rookie scale, there isn’t as much structure with second-round selections.
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Engineering and technical roles in data centers are particularly in demand due to a labour shortage, with salaries for these roles on the rise.
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Then how come others keep recruiting them?
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However, some remained in the jungle and recruited more fighters to form a new generation of rebel groups.
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.
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POWs could use their wages in the camp store to buy toiletries, candy, cigarettes and even beer.
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.
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The communication reportedly did not seek payment and included language expressing remorse, a detail experts say is unusual in genuine ransom demands.
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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“Hire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hire. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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