SUBCONTRACTED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

subcontracted

verb

past tense of subcontract

as in paid

to come to an agreement with another person or company to do part of a job that you have been hired to do Parts of the project were subcontracted (out) to specialists.

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During that time, farmers and ranchers were paid around $180 per acre-foot of water conserved.

— Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
His suit claims that he has not yet been paid for his work on Bully or Vultures 2, and that West and his label, YZY, have failed to include him in the albums’ production credits on streaming services.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of paid

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In 2016, seeking an immediate solution for emergency blood deliveries, the Rwandan government contracted with American robotics company Zipline for drone shipments.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
The committee hired Korn Ferry to lead the search and also contracted CAA because of its knowledge and reach in the sports ecosystem.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of contracted

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The city of Detroit has hired a senior director of retail attraction to bring national and regional chains into the city.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2026
Christian Bale is the only actor on this list who was hired, fired, and rehired before filming began.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of hired

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Back in 2012, Wasmer tackled a school shooter and held him down until police arrived and placed the man under arrest.

— Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Under Kennedy’s stewardship, the HHS inverted the traditional food pyramid which placed grains at the bottom (most consumed) and fats and oils at the top (least consumed).

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Definition of placed

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Bishop recalled being doubted as a quarterback and recruited to play another position.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The smugglers sometimes recruited their clients into the network to pay off their costs, prosecutors said, or persuaded them to make testimonial videos for prospective border crossers.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

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