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as in to hire
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
I couldn't afford to buy a car outright, so I decided to lease one instead
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in property
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Recent Examples of lease
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a news release that the historic college, located at 2503 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., is open in the West End community after recent renovations and a lease agreement with the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
The county is leasing the houses, which are all in unincorporated areas of the county, for about $20,000 per month for all three, Nava said.
—Theresa Clift
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
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Verb
The Star on Wednesday briefly spoke with the restaurant owner, who said there was an issue with the lease.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a news release that the historic college, located at 2503 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., is open in the West End community after recent renovations and a lease agreement with the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Noun
The city leased most of the 600 acres to develop what became the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and golf course.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
The county is leasing the houses, which are all in unincorporated areas of the county, for about $20,000 per month for all three, Nava said.
—Theresa Clift
july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lease
Verb
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The tension rose to a crescendo in recent weeks as neighbors, including a local business leader who rented a private dumpster to clean up the site, shared their concerns with the media.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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To cycle around the city and to Antibes and beyond, Bike Trip Nice rents excellent bicycles perfect for exploring the city and coastline.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Trustees voted 5-0 during Thursday’s meeting to hire Wilson, who has been serving as interim superintendent, and to authorize board president John Birt to finalize Wilson’s contract.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 July 2025
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These reports are not designed to render hiring decisions or recommendations but to present objective data that informs employer evaluations.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Soka Gakkai purchased the land in 1996, reserving one-third of the property for wetland conservation.—
Lauren Costantino
July 31,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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The honey never gets heated to extreme temperatures in order to maintain its natural properties.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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That could negate the need for costly and invasive methods of GI tract investigation – like endoscopy and computerized tomography (CT) – that can only be used in hospitals.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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The hospital also had a failing score for urinary tract infections from catheters.—
Scott Schwebke,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Major life developments may also prompt the desire to sort through your closet.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Mayo suggested the city set aside land for affordable housing and invest in workforce development initiatives to help people in the area who might be affected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Lease.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lease. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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