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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
John Harbaugh is hiring another familiar face who has coached an MVP quarterback onto the Giants’ offensive staff.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The budget presentation comes weeks after the district implemented a hiring freeze in response to a $53 million budget gap in the current fiscal year.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit was one of several in recent years targeting DEI programs and hiring practices by private companies.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The Smiths were married before either began working at Cherry Creek Schools, with district officials hiring Brenda Smith two years before her husband was named superintendent.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Layoff and hiring rates have been low for months.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
California is hiring for state jobs with remote work.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons added the final piece to their new leadership team on Thursday night by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham to be their new general manager, the team said Thursday, working under new president of football Matt Ryan and alongside new head coach Kevin Stefanski.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The budget presentation comes weeks after the district implemented a hiring freeze in response to a $53 million budget gap in the current fiscal year.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit was one of several in recent years targeting DEI programs and hiring practices by private companies.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
The Smiths were married before either began working at Cherry Creek Schools, with district officials hiring Brenda Smith two years before her husband was named superintendent.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Layoff and hiring rates have been low for months.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
California is hiring for state jobs with remote work.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons added the final piece to their new leadership team on Thursday night by hiring Ian Cunningham as general manager.
—CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham to be their new general manager, the team said Thursday, working under new president of football Matt Ryan and alongside new head coach Kevin Stefanski.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiring
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Tenants who had been renting condos are exiting the building, clearing the way for all of the units to be owned.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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While companies like Oura may have high and fixed costs, including paying engineers and renting server space, on the tech side, the cost to serve an additional customer may be low, Tomic said.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Charlotte office will be a talent hub and focus on recruiting employees to the firm, the release said.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Given Cignetti’s blueprint to a national championship, recruiting 18-year-olds is mostly a thing of the past.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Now, Yakitori is thriving, employing more people than ever and expanding its hours.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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One practice that Swabb has been employing is adding unexpected artwork to rooms throughout her own home that need a bit of extra zing.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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