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as in rented
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
charter a boat
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as in enabled
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 chartered
In 2022 the Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe chartered the troop.
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Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
The committee quickly raised US$13,000 – the equivalent of $188,000 today – and chartered an airplane to Washington.
—Kathy M. Newman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Because Nodus was chartered in Puerto Rico as an international bank, its deposits were not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute was chartered in 1877 with a goal of providing teacher training and quality education for African Americans.
—CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Abdullah is also a lead organizer of scout units chartered to the Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust and the father of three sons who — like himself — made Eagle Scout.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Von der Leyen was on a plane chartered by the European Commission, the EU said.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The tour bus, chartered from New York City, was returning to the city from Niagara Falls when the bus lost control, entered the median and crossed to the southern shoulder before overturning, witnesses reported to state police, the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reported.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
In July 2023, Samuel and LaTanya chartered a superyacht to Greece, Italy and France with pals Magic Johnson, Judge Greg Mathis and their respective wives.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
The committee quickly raised US$13,000 – the equivalent of $188,000 today – and chartered an airplane to Washington.
—Kathy M. Newman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Because Nodus was chartered in Puerto Rico as an international bank, its deposits were not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute was chartered in 1877 with a goal of providing teacher training and quality education for African Americans.
—CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Abdullah is also a lead organizer of scout units chartered to the Islamic Center of Northern Virginia Trust and the father of three sons who — like himself — made Eagle Scout.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Von der Leyen was on a plane chartered by the European Commission, the EU said.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The tour bus, chartered from New York City, was returning to the city from Niagara Falls when the bus lost control, entered the median and crossed to the southern shoulder before overturning, witnesses reported to state police, the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reported.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
In July 2023, Samuel and LaTanya chartered a superyacht to Greece, Italy and France with pals Magic Johnson, Judge Greg Mathis and their respective wives.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chartered
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DePina rented a room in a sober-living house on one side of the tracks and was crossing to get to a group meeting on the other side.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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The photo is actually from when Drizzy rented out Dodger Stadium for an intimate dinner date with Johanna Leia in 2021.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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In other news, the company has also unveiled a prototype of AI-enabled smart glasses for its delivery drivers.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Intransigence has been enabled for too long.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Norvell was hired as a contrast to the personally tempestuous and offensively conservative Addazio.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Anthropic also hired senior Biden-era officials to lead its government relations team, Sacks noted.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Funding for the purchase will come from bond proceeds that were authorized via a 2022 referendum.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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That changed after Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti issued legal opinions in 1980 and 1981 stating that agencies must cease operations during a lapse unless funding is authorized.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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As the stagehands began to transport instruments and equipment inside, thousands headed to their next destination, enlightened, empowered, and most importantly, entertained.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some are empowered and evolved and some are truncated and lost.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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This past year, Pepper-Jackson qualified for the West Virginia girls high school state track meet, finishing third in the discus throw and eighth in the shot put in the Class AAA division.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Jays face long odds against the Mariners, the only one of Major League Baseball’s 30 teams to have never qualified for the World Series.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Get a few bids, but don't consider any moving company that isn't licensed and insured.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rather than paying a recurring license fee, pets that are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and vaccinated for rabies are eligible to be permanently licensed for a one-time $25 fee.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday, after the state certified Grijalva's election results, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatened legal action to try to force the oath of office.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Its recycled shell is both water-repellent and water-resistant, as well as Bluesign certified and PFAS-free.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Chartered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartered. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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