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as in treaty
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as in grant
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as in to rent
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
charter a boat
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as in to enable
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 charter
Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The charter also gives Crowley the right to appeal the decision to the council within 10 days of her removal, with a two-thirds vote required to reinstate her.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
These institutions, primarily two-year colleges, are often chartered by their tribal nations and serve as important educational and cultural centers.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
There is no provision in the county charter or state election code preventing Corpus from running for sheriff again.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
The charter also gives Crowley the right to appeal the decision to the council within 10 days of her removal, with a two-thirds vote required to reinstate her.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Although chartering a modern yacht often provides the latest in contemporary trappings and tech, provenance is an intangible amenity that can only be earned.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
These institutions, primarily two-year colleges, are often chartered by their tribal nations and serve as important educational and cultural centers.
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for charter
Noun
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Despite calls by nearly 100 countries to limit harmful plastic products and chemicals, the South Korea talks ended without consensus for a global treaty.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Singapore, while not a U.S. treaty ally, has longstanding defense relations with the U.S. military.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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For the 2025 fiscal year, the IRS awarded $53 million in such grants to 315 VITA organizations and 41 groups participating in a sister program, Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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More likely is a continuation of what has already begun at the agency: deep cuts to staff, programs and grants.—
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arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Think about writing a book, selling an online course, renting out property, or investing in dividend stocks.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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One of the incentives for lifting the Special Garment Center District zoning overlay of 2018 was to avoid having noncompliant tenants renting space, Randall said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This approach not only enables the brand to navigate shifting trends but also transforms art from a mere embellishment into a core ecosystem, making Loewe a symbol of cultural significance.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The app can be connected to the smart telescope over NFC or through the app itself – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS/location options need to be enabled on the handset.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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Smith had also desired a new contract, and the Seahawks were willing to play ball.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Perez's contract was cut short following a significant drop in form after his May extension, culminating in an eighth-place championship finish – his worst since joining Red Bull.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Holders of a patent on some unique device, or substance (such as a medication) or of a copyright on book or music may be monopolists for the term of the intellectual property rights, which is finite.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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Every $100 million in NIH funding generates 76 patents, which creates $598 million in further research and development, as reported by NIH.—
Mitzi Nagarkatti,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Before the end of 2010, TBS had hired him for a new late-night show, Conan, which ran through 2021.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Walt Disney Studios has hired former Warner Bros. executive Andrew Cripps as head of theatrical distribution.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Congress now routinely authorizes spending extensions for the fiscal year, using the previous year’s specific amounts if new spending isn’t agreed to.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Condominiums could ‘invest’ reserves Bradley’s bill also would authorize creation of investment boards consisting of at least two governing condo board members and two unit owners.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Charter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charter. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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