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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
But Grayson was still hired after a former Sangamon County deputy gave him a good recommendation.
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Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Kennedy has hired David Geier, a man who has repeatedly claimed a link between vaccines and autism, to lead the autism research effort.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Last year, the foundation hired consultant U3 Advisors to dream up a big-picture vision for San Diego’s Civic Center blocks.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Separately, the Health Department hired the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors to audit Perkins.
—Katie Mettler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell hired Quintin Berry and Jose Javier to be his base coaches for a reason.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In December 2022, for instance, the 22nd DAA hired a consultant to conduct a feasibility analysis and identify the best use of its facilities.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
To this point, much of the flak created by key contract talks dragging on has flown the way of Hughes, the man Liverpool’s owners at Fenway Sports Group hired for the post-Jurgen Klopp era.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Last week a middle-aged woman hired me to do her drain, waste and vent riser diagram, a water-line drawing to ensure all fixtures would get plenty of water, and her natural gas riser diagram.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Kennedy has hired David Geier, a man who has repeatedly claimed a link between vaccines and autism, to lead the autism research effort.
—Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Last year, the foundation hired consultant U3 Advisors to dream up a big-picture vision for San Diego’s Civic Center blocks.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Separately, the Health Department hired the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors to audit Perkins.
—Katie Mettler, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2025
Manager Craig Counsell hired Quintin Berry and Jose Javier to be his base coaches for a reason.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
In December 2022, for instance, the 22nd DAA hired a consultant to conduct a feasibility analysis and identify the best use of its facilities.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
To this point, much of the flak created by key contract talks dragging on has flown the way of Hughes, the man Liverpool’s owners at Fenway Sports Group hired for the post-Jurgen Klopp era.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Last week a middle-aged woman hired me to do her drain, waste and vent riser diagram, a water-line drawing to ensure all fixtures would get plenty of water, and her natural gas riser diagram.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hired
Verb
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There are a few different things that happen to wardrobe pieces that haven't been rented, Nielsen explains.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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According to the original article published by the British tabloid, Bezos and Sanchez allegedly rented out chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s namesake sushi restaurant in Aspen for pre-wedding festivities in late December.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Paycheck Protection Program was established in 2020 to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the coronavirus pandemic, and ended in May 2021.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Toma Sparks and Justin Jenkins are still employed by the Johnson City Police Department.—
Ronan Farrow,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Our two lovers in this timeless classic are playboy Nickie Ferrante (Cary Grant) and singer Terry McKay (Deborah Kerr), who meet aboard a luxurious ocean liner and feel an undeniable connection—despite both being engaged to other people.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Trail Blazers never re-engaged the Heat before accepting the Milwaukee Bucks’ offer later that offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There is a $250 fee paid to the instructor.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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They are paid to solve each puzzle in advance.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Hired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hired. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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