subletting

verb

present participle of sublet
as in subleasing

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  1. renting
  2. hiring
  3. leasing
Verb
  • Dickinson said the project allows residents to enjoy the flexibility of renting while avoiding many of the maintenance responsibilities associated with homeownership.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of renting
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  • The invasion-of-privacy claim was also dismissed because state law doesn’t recognize claims based on the disclosure of private facts, and the employees had willingly provided their information to Bojangles as part of the hiring process.
    — Chase Jordan July 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • Just like hiring a new employee, AI requires strict instructions and examples of good and bad work.
    — Tyler Dykstra, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of hiring
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  • Lindsey Van Duyn, a sustainability and security manager for the Department of Consumer Affairs, said her unit is responsible for leasing properties for the department.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • These lands have been open for leasing for many decades and this decision validates decisions made in the past.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of leasing
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