rack-renting

Definition of rack-rentingnext
present participle of rack-rent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack-renting
Verb
  • An exception is the social hall, Moore previously said, which is being structured like a landlord agreement with McClain Camarota Hospitality renting from the casino.
    R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The app also encourages users to write a message to the host during the reservation process about the reason for renting.
    Mary Ramsey March 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of complying, the suit claims, his parents responded by hiring lawyers.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Ganong also praised a provision in the bill that would require employers to offer existing employees additional hours before hiring more employees.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the last game, Illinois pulled to a 17-point second-half lead before letting Iowa back in the game.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The challenge is balancing future planning with present-day demands without letting the stress compound.
    Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • With $85 billion in new funding — and around $45 billion specifically earmarked for immigration detention — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is swiftly leasing warehouses and retrofitting them for detention.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Geminus and the Hobart Family YMCA have been leasing the school for their programs since then.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Rack-renting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack-renting. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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