subletting

verb

present participle of sublet
as in subleasing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subletting
  1. renting
  2. hiring
  3. leasing
Verb
  • Her post, however, left many followers wondering when buying actually makes more financial sense than renting, so Sacks sat down exclusively with PEOPLE to explain why, in her view, the answer isn’t as simple as people think.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After taking possession last October, the friends renovated the former office into their new business, creating the event space, a small prep kitchen for people renting the facility and a larger commercial kitchen in the back.
    — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of renting
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  • Producers Mara Isaacs, Dale Franzen, Hunter Arnold, and Tom Kirdahy announced Davis’ hiring Tuesday.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Pre-production is a long process that includes casting, hiring the crew, scheduling, rehearsals, and so much more — a lot can happen during the weeks and months leading up to filming.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiring
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  • Eligibility is open to all Californians buying or leasing their first EV — this is confirmed through a buyer’s attestation.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • But that means something important – once the excess inventory has been absorbed, there will still be strong demand, and new projects leasing in 2028 will absorb rapidly.
    — Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of leasing
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