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as in proprietor
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another
agreed to pay the landlord the rent on the first Monday of each month
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Recent Examples of landlord
After the moratorium ended, landlords began evicting tenants at rates exceeding previous years.
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Spencer Norris, ProPublica, 24 June 2025
The vouchers, federal money paid directly to landlords, help eligible families afford rent in the private market.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
The landlords almost evicted me for not stopping the piano for 24 hours.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Well, local renters enjoy the nation’s fourth-largest savings between what landlords charge and the cost of financing a house purchase.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
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Spencer Norris, ProPublica, 24 June 2025
The vouchers, federal money paid directly to landlords, help eligible families afford rent in the private market.
—Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
The landlords almost evicted me for not stopping the piano for 24 hours.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Well, local renters enjoy the nation’s fourth-largest savings between what landlords charge and the cost of financing a house purchase.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlord
Noun
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The local ingredients are transformed into magical dishes by chef/proprietor Ubaldo Martínez whose open-kitchen uses rustic techniques such as firewood ovens and grills.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This bill would have allowed independent contractors and sole proprietors to establish portable benefits accounts.—
David Santiago,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Using off-lease cars is a big win, as nobody cares if a taxi is 3 years old, and so some lessor eats 40% or more of the depreciation on the vehicle.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Citi upgrades Air Lease to buy from neutral Citi said the air craft lessor is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Ron is a beefy man in his early forties, with thick glasses and a short dark beard, and has the ample appearance and jovial manner of an Elizabethan innkeeper.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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Although innkeepers tax numbers decreased, Wolverton said the organization is still on track for appropriations.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Among the signatories of the letters were two Politicians sanctioned by China for their advocacy on the situation of human rights in China and Hong Kong - Lord Alton of Liverpool and Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws LT KC, and the last Governor of Hong Kong - the Rt Hon.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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At the June 27 news conference, Trump said his administration would soon send out letters to U.S. trading partners informing them of their tariff rate.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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The American Society of Interior Designers’ San Diego chapter invites homeowners and renters to experience a stress-free consultation with a professional interior designer in their own homes.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The law also targets surprise fees and requires renters to be told about any cleaning tasks expected during their stay.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Landlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlord. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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