hire
verb (used with object)
to engage the services of (someone) for wages or other payment.
hiring
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present participleof hire.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Pulling in the language from the posting shows recruiters and hiring managers you’re a genuine fit for the role — and helps your resume read cleanly to an applicant-tracking system along the way.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The company said it would use the new cash to “significantly” increase hiring, develop its technology and scale each of its projects.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Recruiters responsible for hiring style advisers judge candidates on several criteria, including motivation, values and personality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Also, four years ago "businesses were hiring aggressively, vacancies were at record highs, and more people were moving jobs than normal", Harvey said, as the economy rebooted following Covid.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
In 1937 they opened a drive-in restaurant in Pasadena, trying to cash in on the new craze, hiring three carhops and selling mainly hot dogs.
From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser
