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as in renting
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 recruiting
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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Recent Examples of hiring
Similar to Kirby, Ahn believes personality can make or break a hiring decision.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
That means clear rules and oversight for technology affecting civil rights, public services or equal opportunity; protecting employee and resident data; and ensuring algorithms don’t drive decisions about wages, discipline or hiring without accountability and transparency.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Nick Serrano, Gloria’s deputy chief of staff, says there has also been a concerted effort by the administration to discourage department heads from hiring program managers and program coordinators unless absolutely necessary.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But without widespread availability of such programs, parents have been forced to navigate a patchwork of child care — paying for after-school, hiring babysitters, or relying on family members to fill the gap.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Chief Business Officer Janea Marking resigned in December and the hiring process to replace her began in mid-March.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
But City Councilmember James Mai wants the city to move quickly and is proposing some immediate steps, including a hiring freeze, to get ahead.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The construction sector, as well as transportation and logistics, also contributed to the surge in hiring.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
But this summer, Buzelis is taking an even more focused approach that will include hiring a personal chef and dedicating hours of every week to weightlifting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
That means clear rules and oversight for technology affecting civil rights, public services or equal opportunity; protecting employee and resident data; and ensuring algorithms don’t drive decisions about wages, discipline or hiring without accountability and transparency.
—Maria Noel Fernandez, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Nick Serrano, Gloria’s deputy chief of staff, says there has also been a concerted effort by the administration to discourage department heads from hiring program managers and program coordinators unless absolutely necessary.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
But without widespread availability of such programs, parents have been forced to navigate a patchwork of child care — paying for after-school, hiring babysitters, or relying on family members to fill the gap.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Chief Business Officer Janea Marking resigned in December and the hiring process to replace her began in mid-March.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
But City Councilmember James Mai wants the city to move quickly and is proposing some immediate steps, including a hiring freeze, to get ahead.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The construction sector, as well as transportation and logistics, also contributed to the surge in hiring.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
But this summer, Buzelis is taking an even more focused approach that will include hiring a personal chef and dedicating hours of every week to weightlifting.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiring
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From the jetty at Setting Point, travelers will find small shops renting bicycles and scooters that feel suited to the island's flat landscape.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, travelers find that renting in airports is generally cheaper, while in others, the opposite may be true.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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In an effort to improve things, the city is recruiting two senior human resources analysts who will help oversee police and fire injury claims.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Multiple doctors involved in recruiting new resident physicians declined to speak with CNN.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Creating this distinct sense of place, without employing gimmicky tropes (all too easy to do in a place like Hawaii, where a little puka shell goes a long way), is what makes Hualālai stand out on an island of upscale resorts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to Holly Schiff, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist, Gen X'ers are known for employing the helicopter parenting style.—
Brianne Hogan,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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