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as in hires
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
I couldn't afford to buy a car outright, so I decided to lease one instead
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Recent Examples of leases
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 29 Jan. 2026
Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The operator also leases Griffith Park Studios, which has an ongoing tenant, and will keep that location.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Nicolson Farms leases the land from San Antonio Regional Hospital in nearby Upland.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Curtis Russell, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association president, ranches in Sugar City in southeast Colorado and is a member of a grazing association that leases state lands.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Sorensen has tried repeatedly, without success, to have the city consider buying Tower 101, which the city leases for about $5 million a year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
In the documents, the franchise said there were 10 restaurants whose leases the company planned to reject.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The Historic Third Ward BID – which leases Catalano from the city – will seek construction bids this summer, its executive director said.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Harris County, which owns NRG Stadium, leases it each year to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
—John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
However, most of the large new retail leases citywide have been signed by health and fitness clubs, medical clinics, fast-food retailers, and educational facilities, according to the Post, making TJ Maxx’s new lease something of an outlier.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The first hurdle for the company is reestablishing a right to mine after officials in Biden’s Department of the Interior terminated its federal site leases in early 2022.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The operator also leases Griffith Park Studios, which has an ongoing tenant, and will keep that location.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Nicolson Farms leases the land from San Antonio Regional Hospital in nearby Upland.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Curtis Russell, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association president, ranches in Sugar City in southeast Colorado and is a member of a grazing association that leases state lands.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Sorensen has tried repeatedly, without success, to have the city consider buying Tower 101, which the city leases for about $5 million a year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
In the documents, the franchise said there were 10 restaurants whose leases the company planned to reject.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The Historic Third Ward BID – which leases Catalano from the city – will seek construction bids this summer, its executive director said.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Harris County, which owns NRG Stadium, leases it each year to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
—John Lomax V, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leases
Noun
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He was reportedly apprehended at one of his family’s many properties in the city, no manhunt necessary.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stepping onto the properties, you’ll be greeted by your own team of concierges and private butlers that can cater to all your needs.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 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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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
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More recently, the explosion of aritificial intelligence infrastructure investment has compelled developers of data centers to seek out vast tracts of land.—
Joshua Vadeboncoeur,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most notably, Point Loma Heights and Azure Vista-adjacent Sunset Cliffs and Riviera Villas were large tracts with good-size lots, wide streets, alleys, smooth sidewalks and all utilities.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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As costs of both real estate and farming continue to rise, many parcels are vanishing without notice, making wine made from old vines increasingly scarce, especially in Napa.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closing these gaps often requires assembling small and fragmented parcels over time.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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California is currently unable to capitalize on these developments, even when the ideas for them come from within the state.—
Paige Lambermont,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This year’s lie detector session will take place at Gothenburg – Nordstan from January 16 to 18 and at Olof Palmes plats from January 24 to 26.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Amid that frenzy, Gala Games sold the initial allotment of 4,661 NFT plots of Legacy land within days of first putting them up for public sale.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The roster includes several farmed by Robert Biale Vineyards, which produces seven vineyard-designate Zinfandels, a Barbera, and a Petite Sirah from Napa Valley plots planted between 1905 and the 1960s, more than half of which are home to vines dating back over 100 years.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Leases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leases. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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