as in landlords
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another
lessors are free to charge as much as they want for a house
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Recent Examples of lessors
Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.
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Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers.
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Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
With Boeing and Airbus struggling to meet airline demand, aircraft values have surged, allowing mid-sized lessors to command premium prices, according to the Irish Times.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
In addition to China’s rise as a manufacturing hub for shipbuilding, Chinese lessors are also becoming more involved in managing the commercial aspects of ship operations.
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Lori Ann Larocco,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
People who plan to own and occupy the home, for example, are ranked above prospective sellers or lessors.
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Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers.
—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
With Boeing and Airbus struggling to meet airline demand, aircraft values have surged, allowing mid-sized lessors to command premium prices, according to the Irish Times.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
In addition to China’s rise as a manufacturing hub for shipbuilding, Chinese lessors are also becoming more involved in managing the commercial aspects of ship operations.
—
Lori Ann Larocco,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
People who plan to own and occupy the home, for example, are ranked above prospective sellers or lessors.
—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lessors
landlords
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That being said, the Senate passed bipartisan housing affordability bill that's going to try and keep Wall Street landlords out of home buying or particular forms of home buying.
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The bill would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes.
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“Lessors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lessors. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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