as in proprietors
one who has a legal or rightful claim to ownership
the owner of the building will have to decide whether or not to sell
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Recent Examples of owners
Last spring, the owners closed their downtown location and consolidated at 310 SW Blue Parkway in the Pine Tree Plaza, mainly due to the timing of the downtown lease as well as industry trends, Boehm said.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
An attorney representing the bakery says there's a reason the owners live and work on the property.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In June 2024, the owners went public about their need for a lease adjustment from their landlord, Pruneyard Shopping Centers owner Regency Centers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Over time, some escaped their owners while others were intentionally set free.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The vote of confidence from owners John Mara and Steve Tisch came Monday morning following a season of speculation that had many believing the organization would go in another direction.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Small business owners will be hit especially hard when the enhanced subsidies lapse, Bloomberg reports.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Families of those who perished in raging floodwaters at an all-girls camp in Texas this summer are suing the camp and its owners and operators, accusing them of negligence and reckless disregard.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Goldman worked with the NFL on the sale process for the league’s media assets, which were sold to ESPN, and helps owners facilitate franchise transactions, such as the Baltimore Orioles’ sale in 2024.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
An attorney representing the bakery says there's a reason the owners live and work on the property.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In June 2024, the owners went public about their need for a lease adjustment from their landlord, Pruneyard Shopping Centers owner Regency Centers.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Over time, some escaped their owners while others were intentionally set free.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The vote of confidence from owners John Mara and Steve Tisch came Monday morning following a season of speculation that had many believing the organization would go in another direction.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Small business owners will be hit especially hard when the enhanced subsidies lapse, Bloomberg reports.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Families of those who perished in raging floodwaters at an all-girls camp in Texas this summer are suing the camp and its owners and operators, accusing them of negligence and reckless disregard.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Goldman worked with the NFL on the sale process for the league’s media assets, which were sold to ESPN, and helps owners facilitate franchise transactions, such as the Baltimore Orioles’ sale in 2024.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for owners
proprietors
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Since that time, no fewer than five of the proprietors have retired or moved on, only some having been replaced by new owners.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Quarterly payments are due for individuals, sole proprietors, partners and S corporation shareholders who expect to owe at least $1,000 for the current tax year, according to the IRS.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Owners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owners. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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