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as in hires
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 leases
Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
When a customer leases an EV through the program, their payment reflects application of the tax credit and the finance company gets reimbursed.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Uncertain ownership An attorney representing CVS indicated the national pharmacy chain leases the site from a property owner, with whom CVS has had no recent contact.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The city of Coral Gables owns the Biltmore and leases the hotel to longtime operator Seaway Corporation, a company founded by Gene Prescott and is now managed by his son Tom.
—Michelle Marchante
september 26, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The resort, which leases much of its land from the state, already offers boat rentals at The Waterfront at the campground under a separate agreement with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, The Star-News in McCall reported.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
The hospital leases the building from the college and that lease expires in two years.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee School of Engineering has owned the building since 2023 and leases it to ICE.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In year 1, FC leases property from CFC1 for $100.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Adler offers a $750 gift card if a tenant leases within 48 hours of touring the apartment.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
When a customer leases an EV through the program, their payment reflects application of the tax credit and the finance company gets reimbursed.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Uncertain ownership An attorney representing CVS indicated the national pharmacy chain leases the site from a property owner, with whom CVS has had no recent contact.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
The city of Coral Gables owns the Biltmore and leases the hotel to longtime operator Seaway Corporation, a company founded by Gene Prescott and is now managed by his son Tom.
—Michelle Marchante
september 26, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The resort, which leases much of its land from the state, already offers boat rentals at The Waterfront at the campground under a separate agreement with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, The Star-News in McCall reported.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2025
The hospital leases the building from the college and that lease expires in two years.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
The Milwaukee School of Engineering has owned the building since 2023 and leases it to ICE.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In year 1, FC leases property from CFC1 for $100.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leases
Verb
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The specific model used in the heist was sold to a customer in the Greater Paris area who rents it out, according to Böcker’s statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI rents out Nvidia graphics chips to run models through Oracle, as well as CoreWeave, Google and Microsoft.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At this stage of the M&A sequence, a company hires financial advisors and, generally, prepares financial information to share with potential bidders.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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As the rest of the world hires up for an AI future, the company once known as Facebook reportedly hopes to cut about 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence unit.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That is, some of the properties suffered damage during the war, but others were destroyed because the owners left the country during the conflict.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over 5,000 customers gave it a five-star rating, praising its wrinkle-resistance properties.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some markets operate on a Texas scale – huge industrial parks, massive logistics hubs and sprawling development tracts.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Under the 1922 Salomón–Lozano Treaty, Colombia ceded large tracts of Andean territory to Peru, while gaining the city of Leticia — which sits directly across the river from Santa Rosa — and its crucial access to the Amazon River.—
Isa Cardona,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Customs and Border Protection officers discovered the artifacts while inspecting parcels enroute from overseas shippers to private collectors, including a person in Edgewater, Maryland.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant’s corner lot is one of four parcels that were listed for sale by Coldwell Banker .—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Estonia and the other Baltic states are among the highest spenders in NATO on defense developments, but some members, such as Spain, have lagged on meeting those targets.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional developments.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The character names in many western fantasy books today would sound right at home in a Welsh classroom, and numerous plots draw on our myths and history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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That emotional flow is especially evident in The World’s First Tooth Fairy…Ever series that blends lighthearted plots with consistent emotional depth.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Leases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leases. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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