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as in hires
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
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Recent Examples of leases
Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In year 1, FC leases property from CFC1 for $100.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The landlord said a Rite Aid affiliate that leases the property from State Street Partners owes it over $168,000 for insurance, real estate taxes, legal fees, default interest and other expenses.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
Adams campaign spokesman Todd Shapiro said his team is paying rent to the same landlord Seddio’s club leases the space from, but wouldn’t share how much they’re being charged.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The areas that the club leases — one near the southeast corner of Manning Avenue and 155th Street and the other near Barker Lake — make up about 19 percent of the WMA, Schad said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Milwaukee School of Engineering has owned the building since 2023 and leases it to ICE.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In year 1, FC leases property from CFC1 for $100.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The landlord said a Rite Aid affiliate that leases the property from State Street Partners owes it over $168,000 for insurance, real estate taxes, legal fees, default interest and other expenses.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2025
Adams campaign spokesman Todd Shapiro said his team is paying rent to the same landlord Seddio’s club leases the space from, but wouldn’t share how much they’re being charged.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The areas that the club leases — one near the southeast corner of Manning Avenue and 155th Street and the other near Barker Lake — make up about 19 percent of the WMA, Schad said.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leases
Verb
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The latter also rents surfboards to those who want to ride the waves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fluidstack still also rents space, and chips, from other companies.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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BlueCrew hires warehouse workers in about two dozen cities, primarily located in California, Texas, Utah, Florida, Texas and Illinois.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the people who hires Arj off the app is Jeff, a rich and stereotypical tech bro, played by Seth Rogen.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As both began acquiring additional properties, and with no quality management company in sight, Trevor’s spouse stepped in to help manage the operations.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The properties were separated from the university by a fence.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Major projects in cities like Mississauga and Vaughan are transforming large tracts of land into walkable neighborhoods that blend residential, commercial and recreational spaces.—
John Krpan,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Proponents of the plan argued that these states were already majority white and contained large tracts of undeveloped land, making the territory ideal for white-only settlement.—
Paul J. Becker,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The city of Fort Worth is considering changing land use rules for a handful of parcels to allow buildings up to 15 stories.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lots of the people who were waiting for parcels had no form of transport.—
Jack Hargreaves,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were major developments this week in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The island already has a winning blend of natural beauty, community and adventure, but now a cruise terminal, airport expansions and larger resort developments are on the way.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its plots were familiar yet engaging, and its characters were the kind viewers wanted to spend time with week after week.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Visitors span inner-city apartment dwellers who grow herbs on fire escapes and rural families planning orchard plots.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Leases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leases. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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