Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

hire

[hahyuhr] / haɪər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He spent about $400 on Lovable’s full suite of features, a sliver of what he would have shelled out to hire a coder.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies are retaining workers and using AI to handle increased demand, which has created a hiring bottleneck among candidates for entry-level roles.

From Barron's

Portraitists usually hired a specialist to add the flashing taffetas and melton wools.

From The Wall Street Journal

Quiñones’ hefty salary of $750,000, which drew attention when she was hired, was meant to be competitive with private utility companies.

From Los Angeles Times

Solid January hiring data suggested some businesses are feeling more confident about the economic outlook than they were during much of 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal