chartering

present participle of charter

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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
  • Organizers from the Chaney Braggs Apartments tenant union, Belden Tenants Association and One Northside all spoke in support of PRO, including their own personal issues with renting.
    Mikayla Price, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Prospective tenants are not allowed to tour the place before renting, and residents have long reported dicey roommate situations and ambiguous policies surrounding tenant rights and eviction.
    Diamy Wang August 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • By enabling end-to-end visibility, Blue Yonder helps retailers and brands build more resilient supply chains that are prepared for the inevitable disruption.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Rapid urbanization, rising incomes and the relative affordability of Chinese brands are enabling Chinese automakers to capture markets historically dominated by European, Japanese and American giants.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Bruins announced the hiring Monday of the 35-year-old Carr, who is volunteering in his first major coaching role.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • McDonnell seemed to prize family connections over real-world experience, hiring her nephews to serve as directors and executive producers on various series.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Without a law authorizing year-round E15, summertime sales require a federal waiver.
    Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Heat Is Changing Grid Operations In late July, the Department of Energy issued an emergency order authorizing the Southwest Power Pool to deploy idle and backup generation across a 17-state region serving approximately 20 million people.
    Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Not only did Coppola buck the trend and return for the sequel, what emerged was a belief by some that the best chance for a franchise to actually grow and be enriched was by investing and empowering its creator.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the special logo for the themed night was a design by New Zealand artist Alana Tsui inspired by deconstructed sneaker parts and created with her signature line work, with empowering words and phrases woven in.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Chartering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartering. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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