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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
Because Nodus was chartered in Puerto Rico as an international bank, its deposits were not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
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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
What To Know The cruise has chartered the Norwegian Pearl boat for the trip, which will last 11 days, including Valentine's Day.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The law requires that a committee representing a fair balance of viewpoints be chartered under FACA and that members be appointed only after a public nomination process with public opportunity to comment on the list of candidates.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
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
What To Know The cruise has chartered the Norwegian Pearl boat for the trip, which will last 11 days, including Valentine's Day.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The law requires that a committee representing a fair balance of viewpoints be chartered under FACA and that members be appointed only after a public nomination process with public opportunity to comment on the list of candidates.
—H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chartered
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For January 2027 through September 2030, the property will be rented at 10% of the school's net income for that particular year, according to the lease agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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Police later found the Hyundai sedan used in the robbery, which had been rented in Dixon, and found Hardy’s phone on the vehicle’s floor.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, consistently winning in the short term has enabled the Bearcats to stack victories for decades.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 2015, Carlton officials hired appraisers who assessed the shuttered plant’s property at $457 million.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two years later, he was hired by The Tennessean's sports department.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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In addition, even if no budget has been passed, various authority figures within the federal government have threatened to impound any such funds even if they are authorized by Congress.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
1 Oct. 2025
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One senior manager, who did not want to be named as he is not authorized to speak publicly about internal matters, said his chat threads lit up.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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By valuing each client’s narrative, the firm transforms representation into a partnership, ensuring individuals feel informed and empowered throughout.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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During that period, the most significant reform related to drug pricing came in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which empowered Medicare to haggle prices with drug companies.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Golden Globes has revealed the 25 titles that have qualified for the new Best Podcast category, which will be introduced at the 2026 ceremony.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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This group has qualified for subsidies that cut their insurance costs from the Affordable Care Act insurers since 2021.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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For casual fare, follow the path down to the hut-like fishery, the only spot licensed to fish the lake’s pristine waters.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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No injuries, shots reported Espinosa faced several charges in the crash, including reckless homicide, failure to stop after a fatal crash and operating a vehicle while never licensed, but fled the state and has been on the run since.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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Contractors who participate in the FORTIFIED program get certified, and there’s a directory available on the site.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, Carman adopted her, and they got certified as a therapy dog team.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Chartered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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