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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 1982, a group of citizens determined to protect the river basin chartered the not-for-profit Friends of the Wekiva River, Inc.
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Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Pablo Neruda, then Chilean ambassador to France, had chartered the ship’s passage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The ship, owned by Pakistani interests and chartered by local businessmen, was carrying a large shipment of fuel, according to the Puntland official.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Heald has lunched with the Queen of Bhutan and has chartered a private plane to roam the most remote corners of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
About Parkdale Mills Parkdale was chartered by investors in Gastonia in 1916.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Both VLCCs are chartered by Unipec, the trading arm of Chinese energy giant Sinopec, according to the data.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The sign is in the San Diego Country Estates and the troop is chartered by the Estates’ Association.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
President Kennedy also encouraged a strong business-government partnership, beyond commercial contracts for government programs, by initiating COMSAT (Communications Satellite Corporation) as privately chartered.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Pablo Neruda, then Chilean ambassador to France, had chartered the ship’s passage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The ship, owned by Pakistani interests and chartered by local businessmen, was carrying a large shipment of fuel, according to the Puntland official.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Heald has lunched with the Queen of Bhutan and has chartered a private plane to roam the most remote corners of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
About Parkdale Mills Parkdale was chartered by investors in Gastonia in 1916.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Both VLCCs are chartered by Unipec, the trading arm of Chinese energy giant Sinopec, according to the data.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The sign is in the San Diego Country Estates and the troop is chartered by the Estates’ Association.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
President Kennedy also encouraged a strong business-government partnership, beyond commercial contracts for government programs, by initiating COMSAT (Communications Satellite Corporation) as privately chartered.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chartered
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Frustrated with work and the chaotic state of the world, Matt and Elaine Weyandt quit their jobs in 2012, and with a toddler and newborn in tow, rented a tiny house in Costa Rica’s jungle.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Rickman rented a Chevy Colorado using his real name.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There are great finishing touches including linens by Bellino, Byredo bath amenities, Apple TVs, refrigerators, and Bluetooth-enabled turntables with a few records for chasing those perfect seaside vibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Malden Catholic has hired Arthur Staffiere as its next coach.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Varas had one more point to make about his phone conversation with Lozano soon after the coach had been hired.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The person who confirmed the FBI’s search was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The office must be sufficiently funded and empowered to ensure that billions of tax dollars are protected and spent effectively.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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When consumers know which companies pay claims fairly and which do not, they are empowered to make informed choices.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Another proposal put forward by some members of the Council would raise the cutoff to 300% and then make transit free altogether for those who qualified.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Jubilant Haitian fans flooded the streets when the team qualified and were delighted a few weeks later when the draw revealed that Haiti is in the same group as Brazil.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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The brand is currently only licensed to distribute in California, and most of that distribution is on the northern side of the state where the cofounders reside.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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But Florida has taken no action against Bazile, who is still licensed here.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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According to her lawsuit, Lucas had become certified as a wilderness first responder in 2018, began volunteering as a medic during street protests in 2020 and had volunteered as a medic at the UCSD encampment on multiple occasions before it was broken up May 6.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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All four are farmed biodynamically and certified by BioGro and Demeter, two of the largest certifying bodies in New Zealand.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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“Chartered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartered. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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