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as in treaties
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as in grants
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as in rents
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
charter a boat
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as in enables
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 charters
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The airline also charters a Bombardier Global 6000, which seats 13 but is limited to 11 for these flights, and Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, which seats 12 but is limited to 10.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Shifting charters The warfare isn’t helping the lucrative charter business.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
The law that charters the Fed allows the president to dismiss policymakers for cause, which is generally interpreted to mean gross professional negligence or malfeasance.
—New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
The airline also charters a Bombardier Global 6000, which seats 13 but is limited to 11 for these flights, and Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV, which seats 12 but is limited to 10.
—Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charters
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On top of this, Australia has a range of excellent co-production treaties and incentives that invite international collaboration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Founded to democratize access to resources from the modern film industry, Decentralized Pictures has already awarded more than $1 million in grants and support to indie filmmakers.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Best Friends Animal Society, which receives 51 percent of the voting proceeds, is giving $337,000 in grants to 117 shelters and rescues whose adoptable or alumni pets received the most votes.—
Liz Gray,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like most trailer owners, Suriel owns her mobile home but rents the land beneath it.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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At Burbank’s Be Kind Video, Renoir rents out VCRs for people who don’t own one and want to play a tape.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Erwin is bullish about AI being a tool that enables the industry to survive.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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The battery tech is also slightly different in each aircraft, with the VoloXPro offering a modular system that enables three battery configurations.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yeah, another year each on their contracts.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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John Gudvangen, Denver Thanks to the editorial board for its call for greater scrutiny of education consulting contracts.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This news soon wings its way to Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman), the magazine’s publisher, who hires her to be Runway’s features editor.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The board also hires the district's superintendent, who reports directly to the board and oversees the district's day-to-day operations.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This approach not only empowers individuals but also strengthens team dynamics by promoting diverse perspectives and solutions.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that empowers new graduates to build a secure, stable lifestyle free from unnecessary financial stress.—
Lori Smith,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Finance Chief Sarah Friar has expressed concerns over the company's ability to fund future compute agreements if the revenue slowdown continues, the outlet reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Charters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charters. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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