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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
Twice last month, people in South Korea taking an exam to assess their English language skills - the results of which are often used to make hiring decisions - were caught using smart glasses.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Opponents have criticized the project as the brainchild of secretive billionaires who bought up land via a shell company and tried to influence the state for support by hiring lobbyists close to the governor.
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Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
This is because $950 million is spent on buying products, hiring employees, and investing in physical and intangible assets.
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Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Rate cuts that might otherwise spur hiring likely aren’t on the table — at least not for now.
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Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Despite recent declines, prices for oil and gas remain elevated, which can squeeze consumers’ budgets and make businesses think twice about hiring.
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Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Widely known as Richie, Stein built one of Chicago’s largest development companies and supported aggressive minority hiring for private-sector construction projects, with a commitment to diversity rarely seen by developers.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
The board also approved unanimously a district policy that bans an employee from evaluating, hiring or working on the same campus as an immediate family member.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
John Liu,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Opponents have criticized the project as the brainchild of secretive billionaires who bought up land via a shell company and tried to influence the state for support by hiring lobbyists close to the governor.
—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
This is because $950 million is spent on buying products, hiring employees, and investing in physical and intangible assets.
—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Rate cuts that might otherwise spur hiring likely aren’t on the table — at least not for now.
—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Despite recent declines, prices for oil and gas remain elevated, which can squeeze consumers’ budgets and make businesses think twice about hiring.
—
Matt Ott,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Widely known as Richie, Stein built one of Chicago’s largest development companies and supported aggressive minority hiring for private-sector construction projects, with a commitment to diversity rarely seen by developers.
—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
The board also approved unanimously a district policy that bans an employee from evaluating, hiring or working on the same campus as an immediate family member.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiring
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Everyone else is basically renting.
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In the meantime, Fuller continues maintaining the Claire Boulevard property, though the tax delinquency has prevented her from renting it out since the 2024 eviction.
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Some teachers received more than $4,000 in bonuses for recruiting students for trips.
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Phase 3 Study 304 data in men is expected in the second half of 2026, and Phase 3 Study 306 in women is actively recruiting.
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California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers.
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Though Olson had no defensive chances, the incident highlighted the extreme measures the Braves are employing to navigate their extensive injury woes and depth limitations this season.
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“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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