sublet

Definition of subletnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sublet Pied-à-terres, co-purchasing, parents buying for children, guarantors, and gifting are all kosher, as is subletting after two years of ownership. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 Mar. 2026 Yet as the stadium owners have essentially sublet the stadium to FIFA during the World Cup, a new license is required. Adam Crafton, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 The third proposal would establish and enforce occupancy limits requiring all tenants to be listed on leases and license applications and prohibit unlicensed short term subletting in smaller residential units. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 Initially, Kinoshita was seeking a property with the intent to sublet some of the bedrooms and lower her share of the expenses. Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sublet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublet
Verb
  • The company is looking to sublease that space.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • Ensurge has been seeking to sublease the building, according to real estate sources.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And even with funds, many landlords don’t want to rent to those with criminal convictions.
    Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Göransson rented 35 bronze gongs of varying sizes and experimented with them.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Local first-quarter net absorption, the difference between space leased and vacated, and often a sign of turnover, was a negative 179,000 square feet.
    Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
  • The district can lease the property, but even then, the tenant can not run any sort of gambling operation on the site.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Martinez acknowledges hiring a crew to repair her wood-frame roof.
    Larry Seward, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Also Monday, Michigan hired Brown coach Mike Martin as an assistant to run the Wolverines offense.
    Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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“Sublet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublet. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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