as in tenants
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
the lessee has the right to expect the lessor to make all necessary repairs in a timely manner
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Recent Examples of lessees
More than half the current tenants are original lessees.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez attempted to carve out exemptions for commercial restaurant lessees from the wage ordinance, citing a need to establish a distinction between hotel operators/owners and restaurants.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
Under the program qualifying lessees who place an order for a Gravity by September 30 and lease between October 1 and December 31 will be eligible to receive a $7,500 Lucid Advantage Credit.
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Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez attempted to carve out exemptions for commercial restaurant lessees from the wage ordinance, citing a need to establish a distinction between hotel operators/owners and restaurants.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
Under the program qualifying lessees who place an order for a Gravity by September 30 and lease between October 1 and December 31 will be eligible to receive a $7,500 Lucid Advantage Credit.
—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lessees
tenants
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Proponents like Mark Borman of Bridge & Corner, which hosts film production in the area, said the BID could address environmental concerns affecting the well-being of their tenants.
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Public employees will be given priority in the application process, and anticipated move-in for qualified tenants is August 2026.
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“Lessees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessees. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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