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as in rented
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
charter a boat
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as in enabled
British
to give official or legal power to
a London firm seeking the services of a chartered accountant
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Recent Examples of chartered
Pablo Neruda, then Chilean ambassador to France, had chartered the ship’s passage.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The ship, owned by Pakistani interests and chartered by local businessmen, was carrying a large shipment of fuel, according to the Puntland official.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Heald has lunched with the Queen of Bhutan and has chartered a private plane to roam the most remote corners of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
About Parkdale Mills Parkdale was chartered by investors in Gastonia in 1916.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Both VLCCs are chartered by Unipec, the trading arm of Chinese energy giant Sinopec, according to the data.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The sign is in the San Diego Country Estates and the troop is chartered by the Estates’ Association.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
President Kennedy also encouraged a strong business-government partnership, beyond commercial contracts for government programs, by initiating COMSAT (Communications Satellite Corporation) as privately chartered.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Institute for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at GSU was chartered in 1994, although its history reaches back to the 1970s.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
The ship, owned by Pakistani interests and chartered by local businessmen, was carrying a large shipment of fuel, according to the Puntland official.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Heald has lunched with the Queen of Bhutan and has chartered a private plane to roam the most remote corners of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
About Parkdale Mills Parkdale was chartered by investors in Gastonia in 1916.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Both VLCCs are chartered by Unipec, the trading arm of Chinese energy giant Sinopec, according to the data.
—Azhar Sukri,kevin Breuninger,terri Cullen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
The sign is in the San Diego Country Estates and the troop is chartered by the Estates’ Association.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
President Kennedy also encouraged a strong business-government partnership, beyond commercial contracts for government programs, by initiating COMSAT (Communications Satellite Corporation) as privately chartered.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
The Institute for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at GSU was chartered in 1994, although its history reaches back to the 1970s.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chartered
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The single item that stops new projects is when the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) is required, with a set-aside of 20% of the units to be rented at below market prices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Encinitas began its current effort to amend its regulations regarding short-term rentals — places that are typically rented for less than 30 days — in 2021.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The ramp-up, supported by custom software and over 150 networked workstations, has enabled the delivery of more than 350 units.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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The industry first broke into my social circle, in Shanghai, in January, when a German filmmaker friend was hired to join a set in Xi’an, the ancient capital known for its terra-cotta warriors.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Connelly hired Booth away from Minnesota in 2017.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors say Maduro and Rodriguez authorized a series of payments totaling $20 million under terms of the PDV USA contract before having a falling out with Rivera’s group by the end of 2017.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fire knocked out electricity and propulsion on the destroyer, one of the officials told CBS News, speaking under condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The new generation of conservative judges, intent on reining in the judiciary, empowered the executive.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Fortune 500 enterprises are better equipped to update their infrastructure, the vast majority—small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and smaller agencies—are less empowered to make these upgrades.—
Kemba Walden,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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This week, California qualified a measure, which is being led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California Business Roundtable, and the California Business Properties Association.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lake Nona, Lake Highland Prep and Innovation are the three area schools that qualified both its boys and girls teams to next week’s FHSAA state tournaments.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The vaccine is licensed for these age groups, and patients may choose to receive it at these ages in consultation with their health care provider.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Shaknovsky, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, had been licensed to practice in several states.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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These mattresses are also GREENGUARD Gold certified, indicating compliance with strict indoor air‑quality standards.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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This retro-appeal smart thermostat is Matter certified for smart home integration and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Chartered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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