Synonyms of hired

hired

verb

past tense of hire

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rented
• leased
• chartered
• engaged
• ordered
• checked out
• sublet
• subleased
• booked
• arranged (for)
• contracted (for)
• reserved
• signed up (for)
• bespoke

2

as in employed

to provide with a paying job

the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• employed
• recruited
• engaged
• paid
• placed
• enlisted
• retained
• signed (up or on)
• assumed
• laid on
• feed
• rehired
• took on
• partnered
• contracted
• promoted
• subcontracted
• jobbed
• reemployed
• apprenticed
• upgraded
• scouted
• reengaged
• kept (on)
• headhunted
• advanced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• fired
• discharged
• canned
• sacked
• laid off
• axed
• locked out
• furloughed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hired

Also Monday, Michigan hired Brown coach Mike Martin as an assistant to run the Wolverines offense. — Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026

When Gaspard was hired as political director on Obama’s presidential campaign, Michelle Obama was in need of some staff of her own. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Data center operator Switch has hired Goldman as a lead underwriter for its planned IPO, Reuters reported on Tuesday . — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 July 2026

After learning of the lawsuit, the center hired outside counsel to analyze cases Brukbacher was involved in and said the attorneys found no reason to revisit those cases. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Last September, the global ad agency Havas hired Parscale’s firm, Clock Tower X, to conduct a digital campaign on behalf of the State of Israel, according to Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) filings reviewed by TIME. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026

Some have expressed concerns about marrying CNN and CBS News after months of turmoil at CBS News since David Ellison hired journalist Bari Weiss as CBS News editor in chief. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Schettino became a ship captain in 2006 Schettino was hired by Costa Crociere, part of the Carnival Corporation, in 2002, according to BBC News. — Katie Mather, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Many crew members are hired through third-party agencies with varying practices, and actual earnings can vary depending on the cruise line, the individual employee's experience level and other factors. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026