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hire

[hahyuhr] / haɪər /
VERB
commission for responsibility, use
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint bring in draft employ engage enlist lease obtain pick promise rent retain select
STRONG
authorize book carry charter delegate empower exploit ink let occupy place pledge procure secure sublease sublet utilize
WEAK
add to payroll bring on board contract for fill a position find help give a break give job to give work make use of put on put to work sign on sign up take on truck with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dismiss fire let go lose refuse reject release shun
STRONG
cancel
WEAK
discharge lay off

Example Sentences

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Matt Gutman: The network’s national correspondent was Weiss’ first significant on-air talent hire when he joined from ABC News in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Unable to recruit bodywork painters or panel beaters, the car firm hooked up with the local government to hire young migrants once they turn 18 and leave state care.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Big tech companies frequently use H-1B visas to hire in-demand skilled workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It was among the first bands to hire Bill Whitten to create costumes mixing the iconography of ancient Egypt with Afrofuturism.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

“I don’t think my parents have ever taught me anything useful like that. They say machines are better than humans at everything. Which...could be why they tried to hire whatnots.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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