1
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
Macy’s, which has not yet met hiring goals at its Rowan County fulfillment center, received a one-year extension.
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Emily Broyles, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Alito, 76, has been hiring clerks for next term and intends to continue serving into at least 2027, the sources who have spoken to Alito told ABC.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Gin said San Diego hiring patterns seemed to follow lackluster growth throughout the nation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The creators have reinvested their returns into funding the studio and hiring additional talent, enabling them to prioritize connecting with their community.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Blaney also ruled that the recorder’s office is responsible for overseeing in-person early voting, among other duties, while the board is responsible for other operations, such as selecting Election Day voting locations, supplying polling locations and hiring poll workers.
—Josh Kelety, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
However, the encouraging hiring trends in the Bay Area may not continue, Levy said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Turning Point Action, which is the group’s political arm, was hiring hundreds of staff in Arizona this winter.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Sean McSherry was promoted to CFO of Indeed, a job site and hiring platform.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Emily Broyles, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Alito, 76, has been hiring clerks for next term and intends to continue serving into at least 2027, the sources who have spoken to Alito told ABC.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Gin said San Diego hiring patterns seemed to follow lackluster growth throughout the nation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The creators have reinvested their returns into funding the studio and hiring additional talent, enabling them to prioritize connecting with their community.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Blaney also ruled that the recorder’s office is responsible for overseeing in-person early voting, among other duties, while the board is responsible for other operations, such as selecting Election Day voting locations, supplying polling locations and hiring poll workers.
—Josh Kelety, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
However, the encouraging hiring trends in the Bay Area may not continue, Levy said.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Turning Point Action, which is the group’s political arm, was hiring hundreds of staff in Arizona this winter.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Sean McSherry was promoted to CFO of Indeed, a job site and hiring platform.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiring
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When the pandemic hit, Shanaya Mims, 36, was renting a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Altamonte Springs, near Cranes Roost Park, for $1,250 a month.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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One weekend in west Midtown, Milan Johnson celebrated her 31st birthday by renting out a Pilates studio and inviting a dozen friends to work out to her favorite music.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among other Islamic groups, Schild labeled the Muslim Student Association and CAIR as dangerous organizations leading the Islamic infiltration and recruiting children to an extreme militant movement.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many of the gangs' voluntary workers went home during Covid; not enough locals had the necessary language and computer skills, and recruiting people into cybercrime isn't always easy.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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The upside is there’s a huge potential for employing people to check code.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, all of them operate or are members of outside media ventures, meaning that MS NOW, NBC News, CBS News and others are hitching their corporate fortunes to people whose top priority may be the health of their own endeavors and not always those of the company employing them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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