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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
Mizuho Americas analyst Dan Dolev told the Journal that the majority of these cuts probably trace to a post-pandemic hiring correction rather than AI itself.
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Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
An American brand can open a local Hong Kong dollar account, a Vietnamese dong account, or a Portuguese euro account without ever setting up a foreign legal entity, leasing an office or hiring a single local employee.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
But, not before the coach resigned and the nation's president called for an investigation into the World Cup failure and the hiring process for the national team coach.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Hedden said the results were submitted to the city attorney and ultimately the city council for its hiring decision.
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Nina Burns,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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
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
Cindy Rodriguez Constable,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
An American brand can open a local Hong Kong dollar account, a Vietnamese dong account, or a Portuguese euro account without ever setting up a foreign legal entity, leasing an office or hiring a single local employee.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
But, not before the coach resigned and the nation's president called for an investigation into the World Cup failure and the hiring process for the national team coach.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Hedden said the results were submitted to the city attorney and ultimately the city council for its hiring decision.
—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiring
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Dickinson said the project allows residents to enjoy the flexibility of renting while avoiding many of the maintenance responsibilities associated with homeownership.
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As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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Now, the Twins run baseball operations and Masubuchi has retired from recruiting.
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The group plans on recruiting 50,000 volunteers and is actively fundraising to pass the measure.
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The case garnered national interest because Oregon's new law targets the loopholes large staffing firms have been employing to circumvent state corporate medicine laws.
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The metaphor of a ‘wall of separation’ At the same time, religious reformers were employing concepts of walls, hedges or other barriers to ensure that the secular and religious realms remained apart.
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“Hiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiring. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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