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as in rents
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 recruits
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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as in employs
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 salaries
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
used to mow lawns for hire
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Recent Examples of hires
Jan Diaz, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The site hires teachers for both part-time and full-time remote positions around the country.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The tax will initially be capped at 2 cents per $100 valuation, but that cap will go up to 5 cents per $100 valuation when the TRWD hires a canal construction contractor, according to city documents.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
While the young hires from the offensive side of the ball aren’t going anywhere, teams appear to be noticing an opportunity to find their success by figuring out how to combat that system rather than lean into it.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Under the city’s current power structure, the council oversees almost all policy decisions, though the mayor hires and can fire the city administrator responsible for implementing policies, along with the police chief.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, a general manager of a hotel who sets schedules, hires staff, and disciplines employees is likely exempt.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Scott voices Lincoln Gumb, a down-on-his-luck Vegas lawyer who hires Sheila Flambé (James), a local magician, to help with his courtroom presentations.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Several consultancies now require AI proficiency for some hires, with a focus on exceeding what a client could generate using the tech themselves.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
These firings, as well as resignations, shrunk the number of judges in the nation's immigration courts by about a quarter in the last year, even when accounting for new hires.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
New hires are being funded through a budget lift the agency received under the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Of all the new coaching hires, Mike Ekeler impressed me most.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, network-wide layoff plans in the next several months will reshape CBS News as Weiss puts her imprint on new areas of focus and adds to the mix her own contributor hires.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Johnson was among a trio of hires by Frost in the offseason, with the Knights welcoming AJ Blazek as their new offensive line coach and Cooper Bassett as tight ends coach.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to the 200 new hires, the manufacturer had committed to retain 112 workers in North Carolina.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Whether a homeowner handles maintenance themselves or hires help, BBB encourages working with trustworthy professionals, especially for specialized tasks.
—Jan Diaz, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The site hires teachers for both part-time and full-time remote positions around the country.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The tax will initially be capped at 2 cents per $100 valuation, but that cap will go up to 5 cents per $100 valuation when the TRWD hires a canal construction contractor, according to city documents.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.
—Judy Berman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
While the young hires from the offensive side of the ball aren’t going anywhere, teams appear to be noticing an opportunity to find their success by figuring out how to combat that system rather than lean into it.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Under the city’s current power structure, the council oversees almost all policy decisions, though the mayor hires and can fire the city administrator responsible for implementing policies, along with the police chief.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
For instance, a general manager of a hotel who sets schedules, hires staff, and disciplines employees is likely exempt.
—Matt Emma, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Scott voices Lincoln Gumb, a down-on-his-luck Vegas lawyer who hires Sheila Flambé (James), a local magician, to help with his courtroom presentations.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
These cards became a sensation, so much so that some tech companies have adopted them as a template to announce new hires.
—Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Several consultancies now require AI proficiency for some hires, with a focus on exceeding what a client could generate using the tech themselves.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
These firings, as well as resignations, shrunk the number of judges in the nation's immigration courts by about a quarter in the last year, even when accounting for new hires.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
New hires are being funded through a budget lift the agency received under the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Of all the new coaching hires, Mike Ekeler impressed me most.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, network-wide layoff plans in the next several months will reshape CBS News as Weiss puts her imprint on new areas of focus and adds to the mix her own contributor hires.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Johnson was among a trio of hires by Frost in the offseason, with the Knights welcoming AJ Blazek as their new offensive line coach and Cooper Bassett as tight ends coach.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to the 200 new hires, the manufacturer had committed to retain 112 workers in North Carolina.
—Brian Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hires
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Lems cited South Dakota Searchlight reporting that the Board of Economic Development’s longtime chairman, Jeff Erickson, also serves on the corporate board of CJ Schwan’s and is part of a corporation that rents office space to the company.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sturtevants, a ski and bike shop with two locations in Ketchum, also rents fat-bikes that can be ridden on the scenic Wood River Trail.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rudnev no longer preaches, recruits followers, or leads any group.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The market for high school quarterback recruits this cycle started around $100,000 to $300,000 for Power 4 signees.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Micron did not respond Thursday to questions about how many workers Crucial employs and whether they will be laid off or land jobs elsewhere at the company.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
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But the depth of struggles beyond that must prompt some broader questions about philosophy or the type of hitters Houston employs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Franchise tag salaries are based on the top five annual salaries at each position.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-nine employees made more in overtime than from their base salaries, according to a review by the county.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rates at high-end hotels that employ union workers earning strong wages and benefits are rising as a result, pushing visitors to cheaper, non-union hotels or outside of the city altogether.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even so, costs plainly remain significant, with the latest UEFA report detailing a wages-to-revenue ratio of 76 per cent, a higher level than is usual at one of football’s ‘bigger’ clubs.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That’s why the insurance marketplace to ensure there were no co-pays on routine office visits, age-appropriate health screenings or vaccines.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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