chartering

present participle of charter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chartering This would not be an ordinary meetup because, besides sundry individual tasks, the three had important business to accomplish together—namely, chartering a day-boat cruise in Puerto Rico for spring break. Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The incoming team's portion of the cost was $32 million, including chartering the ship and loading and unloading the gear. Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026 For a truly memorable experience, the travel pro recommends chartering a yacht through the Inside Passage, a scenic coastal route known for glacier views and frequent wildlife sightings, including bears and whales. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 Guests book by cabin rather than chartering the entire vessel, while still experiencing the intimacy and flexibility typically associated with smaller private yachts. Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera. Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026 Booking a private railcar does not mean chartering an entire train—or bypassing Amtrak’s system altogether. AFAR Media, 27 Apr. 2026 Prices can start around $1,295 per seat—which is still significantly less than chartering a full jet. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026 For years, the town of Pembroke Park was chaotic, from chartering yachts to missing audit deadlines. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chartering
Verb
  • Insider tip Rideshares are basically nonexistent out here—renting a car is definitely the move.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Studnicky says for those making a modest salary, renting is their best bet.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • High-performance joint motors generate up to 450 Nm of torque, enabling dynamic movements such as flying kicks, spinning maneuvers, and rapid direction changes.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • The process is further complicated by Nandy’s desire to explore bringing forward secondary legislation enabling Ofcom to examine how the Paramount-WBD deal would impact streaming services.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Brands are hiring cautiously after layoffs and restructurings; rising graduate numbers are vastly outweighing entry-level job openings; and AI is rapidly reshaping hiring across industries.
    Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Martinez acknowledges hiring a crew to repair her wood-frame roof.
    Larry Seward, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • But a few years ago, as the FDA considered authorizing Zyn products, a company scientist told an agency toxicologist the pouches did dissolve.
    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 July 2026
  • At least once a day, however, an ICE officer would peek in to ask who was ready to sign the papers authorizing their deportation.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • His data-centric approach and favoring of empowering lower commanders has come much to the annoyance of the traditional military establishment.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
  • Some CEOs take a more noblesse oblige approach to empowering the masses.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 16 July 2026

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“Chartering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartering. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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