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as in renting
to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment
the landlord was willing to lease the apartment for less than we had expected
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as in hiring
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 leasing
Harvey would receive revenue from leasing the land and from ComEd payments, while Evolved Living would be responsible for construction, development and maintenance, according to Matilla’s presentation.
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Crain's Chicago Business and CoStar both reported Thursday that the firm is talking to Google about leasing 300,000 square feet of space.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The market correction in the space, however, has been historic, according to Travis McCready, head of industries leasing advisory at JLL.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
While the Sacramento retail market remains strong, Edwards said higher interest rates, construction costs and tenant improvement expenses have made leasing more difficult.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Crain's Chicago Business and CoStar both reported Thursday that the firm is talking to Google about leasing 300,000 square feet of space.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The market correction in the space, however, has been historic, according to Travis McCready, head of industries leasing advisory at JLL.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
While the Sacramento retail market remains strong, Edwards said higher interest rates, construction costs and tenant improvement expenses have made leasing more difficult.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leasing
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Rising gas prices are leading some Americans to choose electric or hybrid vehicles when renting a car.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Both renting or owning a building would cost tens of millions of dollars, according to previous Idaho Statesman reporting.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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At a raucous commission meeting Tuesday, City Manager Rickelle Williams faced a storm of withering accusations in her initial job evaluation — mostly from Mayor Dean Trantalis, who eagerly supported hiring Williams last year but now scorns her in public.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Last year, Scott clashed with Wyrick over the hiring process for a new city manager to replace Moore, who died in October 2023.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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“Leasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leasing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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