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as in rents
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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2
as in recruits
to provide with a paying job
the farm hires teenagers to pick blueberries in the summer
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as in employs
the state of being provided with a paying job
he spent most of his career in the hire of high-paying defense contractors
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as in salaries
the money paid regularly to a person for labor or services
used to mow lawns for hire
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Recent Examples of hires
Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
After a chance encounter on Hollywood Boulevard when Edward stops to ask for directions, the corporate raider hires the street-smart Vivian to spend the night with him at his hotel, which ultimately turns into a week.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
On-air talent are the OG personality hires.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The group employs 58 people and usually hires dozens of seasonal workers in the summer.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
When evaluating an investment, the firm also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
Once again, there’s a selection bias - an author who hires a ghostwriter likely will invest more in promotion and other factors that increase sales.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, filled with admiration for this person who has turned a simple space into a something transcendental, the patron hires Tóth to oversee construction on a community center in the modest burg of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Facing his own mortality, George hires struggling stand-up comedian Ira Wright (Seth Rogen) as his assistant and opening act, and the two form an unlikely bond.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
The couple even hires a nanny to care for the doll but shortly after her arrival, strange occurrences begin leading them down a dark path.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
After a chance encounter on Hollywood Boulevard when Edward stops to ask for directions, the corporate raider hires the street-smart Vivian to spend the night with him at his hotel, which ultimately turns into a week.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
On-air talent are the OG personality hires.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The group employs 58 people and usually hires dozens of seasonal workers in the summer.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
When evaluating an investment, the firm also hires specialty and general management consultants, expert cost analysts and industry specialists.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
Once again, there’s a selection bias - an author who hires a ghostwriter likely will invest more in promotion and other factors that increase sales.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Then, filled with admiration for this person who has turned a simple space into a something transcendental, the patron hires Tóth to oversee construction on a community center in the modest burg of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Facing his own mortality, George hires struggling stand-up comedian Ira Wright (Seth Rogen) as his assistant and opening act, and the two form an unlikely bond.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hires
Noun
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But there is an AI skills gap, which is likely driving the demand and skyrocketing salaries.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Coaches Dan Lanning and Ryan Day are also among the best-compensated in the country, with salaries north of $8 million.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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According to the current budget, the City Attorney’s Office employs just under 425 people and will spend $85 million this year.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The plant employs more than 7,000 people and produces a variety of vehicles, including the Leaf EV and Rogue crossover.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The right-back still desires a fresh challenge, having wanted to leave during the summer, and getting his significant wages off the books would be beneficial.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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On the first offence, they will be fined 10 per cent of their weekly wages, with an increase of 10 per cent following every subsequent occurrence.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Hires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hires. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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