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sublease

[suhb-lees, suhb-lees] / ˈsʌbˌlis, sʌbˈlis /
VERB
hire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appoint bring in draft employ engage enlist lease obtain pick promise rent retain select
STRONG
authorize book carry charter delegate empower exploit ink let occupy place pledge procure secure sublet utilize
WEAK
add to payroll bring on board contract for fill a position find help give a break give job to give work make use of put on put to work sign on sign up take on truck with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dismiss fire let go lose refuse reject release shun
STRONG
cancel
WEAK
discharge lay off
VERB
lease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charter hire rent out sublet
STRONG
let loan
Antonyms
WEAK
sell
VERB
let
Synonyms
STRONG
charter hire lease sublet
Antonyms
WEAK
buy forbid hinder hold impede inhibit keep obstruct prevent sell

Example Sentences

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He was jailed for convictions including several peaceful protests and a fraud charge related to a sublease of his media company’s offices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Moving around the new store in his wheelchair, Spencer says they have a four-year sublease to see how things work out, but he’s clearly excited to talk about his ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Earlier this year, the developer completed the 330,000-square-foot Block 6 building, which Meta spokesperson Tracy Clayton confirmed the company is trying to sublease.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Petersen also has rescinded dozens of employment offers not tied to the company's core businesses and announced plans to sublease unused office space.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2023

If he could possibly sublease that ranch from Benson.

From The Desert Fiddler by Hamby, William H. (William Henry)