leases 1 of 2

plural of lease

leases

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lease
1
as in rents
to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment the landlord was willing to lease the apartment for less than we had expected

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2
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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Noun
  • This increase is attributed to the acquisition of additional commercial properties.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Cash used in operating activities was $8,710,000, while cash used in investing activities was $110,785,000, primarily related to funding costs for development properties.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Other symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa include blackheads and, in severe cases, abscesses and tunnels underneath the skin (known as fistulas or sinus tracts).
    Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Reagan and Nixon came to power in postwar Southern California, a boomtown of opportunity, suburban housing tracts and conservative politics that for at least a few decades felt like the future.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • They must be bundled in parcels less than 50 pounds.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Currently listed for $22 million, the 800-acre working cattle ranch comprises five separate parcels composed of lush rolling hills filled with tropical foliage, natural waterfalls, and many orchards.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Complying with regulatory developments is most frequently cited as the top priority for internal legal teams — and any innovation efforts are going to fall under scrutiny.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Employers in states with medical marijuana programs or broader legalization measures should monitor developments to assess how the rescheduling may affect workplace drug policies.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Leases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leases. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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