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
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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
The company has launched more newsletters, hired editorial staff, revamped its website, and hosted in-person events, including an event on Thursday featuring Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Petrino was hired as offensive coordinator prior to the 2024 season when Arkansas bounced back to finish 7-6 with another Liberty Bowl victory, 39-26 over Texas Tech.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
In fact, some investigators hired by media outlets have surmised that McDermott faked his own death and is still alive somewhere in Mexico.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
But he was hired by the Yankees in 1949 and immediately led them to five straight World Series championships — a record that almost certainly never will be broken and launched him toward tying Joe McCarthy for the most in baseball history with seven.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Flaisher said she was hired by The Secret Handshake to be the location manager for the installation.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Months after the plant shuttered in 2013, the university hired a demolition company to tear down the silos, in order to make way for a parking lot.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Sep. 2025
The Free Press hired its first Black reporter in 1955.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In February, the city hired CPS HR Consulting to lead the search.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Petrino was hired as offensive coordinator prior to the 2024 season when Arkansas bounced back to finish 7-6 with another Liberty Bowl victory, 39-26 over Texas Tech.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
In fact, some investigators hired by media outlets have surmised that McDermott faked his own death and is still alive somewhere in Mexico.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
But he was hired by the Yankees in 1949 and immediately led them to five straight World Series championships — a record that almost certainly never will be broken and launched him toward tying Joe McCarthy for the most in baseball history with seven.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Flaisher said she was hired by The Secret Handshake to be the location manager for the installation.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Months after the plant shuttered in 2013, the university hired a demolition company to tear down the silos, in order to make way for a parking lot.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Sep. 2025
The Free Press hired its first Black reporter in 1955.
—Detroit Free Press, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
In February, the city hired CPS HR Consulting to lead the search.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hired
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If they are not rented in that timeframe, the units will become available for other qualifying renters who are not veterans.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Police have also searched a residence rented by the singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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On the stand, Nash testified to Combs’ ill-treatment Fine during the years he was employed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Clarke has been employed with Broward County Public Schools since December 2024.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Researchers recruited 12 dogs with no history of separation anxiety for the experiment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The high school softball player, hoping to major in psychology, was recruited to the KU women’s rowing team.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chopra, who starred as FBI agent Alex Parrish, got engaged to her husband, Jonas, just before Quantico's series finale.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The final episode saw Carly and Freddie get engaged, only to be interrupted by her mother, a figure shrouded in mystery throughout the original and reboot shows.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th of the month get payments on the fourth Wednesday, according to the SSA payment calendar.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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If there is a shutdown, federal workers will not be paid, and federal buildings will close as Congress works to pass a deal to reopen the shuttered government.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Hired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hired. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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