1
as in renting
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
charter a boat
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as in enabling
British
to give official or legal power to
a London firm seeking the services of a chartered accountant
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Recent Examples of chartering
This would not be an ordinary meetup because, besides sundry individual tasks, the three had important business to accomplish together—namely, chartering a day-boat cruise in Puerto Rico for spring break.
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Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The incoming team's portion of the cost was $32 million, including chartering the ship and loading and unloading the gear.
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Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
For a truly memorable experience, the travel pro recommends chartering a yacht through the Inside Passage, a scenic coastal route known for glacier views and frequent wildlife sightings, including bears and whales.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Guests book by cabin rather than chartering the entire vessel, while still experiencing the intimacy and flexibility typically associated with smaller private yachts.
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Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera.
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Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Booking a private railcar does not mean chartering an entire train—or bypassing Amtrak’s system altogether.
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AFAR Media,
27 Apr. 2026
Prices can start around $1,295 per seat—which is still significantly less than chartering a full jet.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
The incoming team's portion of the cost was $32 million, including chartering the ship and loading and unloading the gear.
—
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
For a truly memorable experience, the travel pro recommends chartering a yacht through the Inside Passage, a scenic coastal route known for glacier views and frequent wildlife sightings, including bears and whales.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
Guests book by cabin rather than chartering the entire vessel, while still experiencing the intimacy and flexibility typically associated with smaller private yachts.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Booking a private railcar does not mean chartering an entire train—or bypassing Amtrak’s system altogether.
—
AFAR Media,
27 Apr. 2026
Prices can start around $1,295 per seat—which is still significantly less than chartering a full jet.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chartering
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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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The observatory was named for fast-flying swift birds due to its ability to pivot rapidly to look at cosmic events and afterglows, enabling the study of comets, gravitational waves and black holes over long periods of time.
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The system provides high-performance 3D perception while maintaining low power consumption, enabling robots to detect and interact with complex environments more accurately.
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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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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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However, because agentic systems can execute actions independently, an error can become a severe operational failure, such as authorizing fraudulent transactions or deleting mission-critical databases.
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Rather than authorizing private helipads citywide, the amendment would apply only to the industrial zoning district on Terminal Island, where Griffin’s marina is under construction.
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Kelce has also focused his philanthropy on youth development and community support through his foundation work, backing programs aimed at empowering underserved kids and strengthening local communities.
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For leaders, value creation typically centers on stakeholder alignment, driving innovation, and empowering people.
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“Chartering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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