subletting

Definition of sublettingnext
present participle of sublet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subletting
Verb
  • Tenants who had been renting condos are exiting the building, clearing the way for all of the units to be owned.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • While companies like Oura may have high and fixed costs, including paying engineers and renting server space, on the tech side, the cost to serve an additional customer may be low, Tomic said.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • John Harbaugh is hiring another familiar face who has coached an MVP quarterback onto the Giants’ offensive staff.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The budget presentation comes weeks after the district implemented a hiring freeze in response to a $53 million budget gap in the current fiscal year.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Denver Arts and Venues has issued a request for proposals from experienced restaurateurs interested in leasing the first floor space and outdoor patio.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The foundation is leasing the 122-acre site to the Forest Preserve District of Kane County for now but hopes to sell it to the district to be added to its 24,228 acres of open space.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Subletting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subletting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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