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as in hired
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
I couldn't afford to buy a car outright, so I decided to lease one instead
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Recent Examples of leased
The Abilene facility is being leased by Oracle.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Robert Evans found that masters who leased out male slaves in the antebellum South made annual profits between 9 and 17 percent.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
The center will be built on the former Browning School site, which comprises two buildings the Milwaukee school district previously leased to Greater Holy Life Temple Christian Academy.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Every new Toyota purchased or leased there comes with a maintenance plan for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The building is leased and managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) for federal agencies tied to ICE.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Yahoo accounts, for instance, terminate upon death, while iTunes songs are leased for a lifetime rather than owned outright.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Sun Ray Shopping Center, which spans nearly 291,000 square feet, is over 80% leased, according to Brixmor records.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Kmart leased out the majority of its space in Kendale Lakes to At Home, keeping a small corner for what was once one of the largest retail chains in the nation.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Robert Evans found that masters who leased out male slaves in the antebellum South made annual profits between 9 and 17 percent.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
The center will be built on the former Browning School site, which comprises two buildings the Milwaukee school district previously leased to Greater Holy Life Temple Christian Academy.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Every new Toyota purchased or leased there comes with a maintenance plan for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The building is leased and managed by the General Services Administration (GSA) for federal agencies tied to ICE.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Yahoo accounts, for instance, terminate upon death, while iTunes songs are leased for a lifetime rather than owned outright.
—Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Sun Ray Shopping Center, which spans nearly 291,000 square feet, is over 80% leased, according to Brixmor records.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Kmart leased out the majority of its space in Kendale Lakes to At Home, keeping a small corner for what was once one of the largest retail chains in the nation.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leased
Verb
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If they are not rented in that timeframe, the units will become available for other qualifying renters who are not veterans.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Police have also searched a residence rented by the singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The company has launched more newsletters, hired editorial staff, revamped its website, and hosted in-person events, including an event on Thursday featuring Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Petrino was hired as offensive coordinator prior to the 2024 season when Arkansas bounced back to finish 7-6 with another Liberty Bowl victory, 39-26 over Texas Tech.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Leased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leased. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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