chartering

present participle of charter

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chartering The daily cost of chartering a Very Large Crude Carrier in the region rose to more than $1 million in late September according toBloomberg. — David Faris, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 This would not be an ordinary meetup because, besides sundry individual tasks, the three had important business to accomplish together—namely, chartering a day-boat cruise in Puerto Rico for spring break. — Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 The incoming team's portion of the cost was $32 million, including chartering the ship and loading and unloading the gear. — Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026 For a truly memorable experience, the travel pro recommends chartering a yacht through the Inside Passage, a scenic coastal route known for glacier views and frequent wildlife sightings, including bears and whales. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 Guests book by cabin rather than chartering the entire vessel, while still experiencing the intimacy and flexibility typically associated with smaller private yachts. — Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026 Booking a private railcar does not mean chartering an entire train—or bypassing Amtrak’s system altogether. — AFAR Media, 27 Apr. 2026 Prices can start around $1,295 per seat—which is still significantly less than chartering a full jet. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chartering
Verb
  • Many Americans are going to be renting for the rest of their lives.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And for many, renting is less a preference than a financial reality.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Biomimetic propulsion creates a smooth laminar flow, enabling stealthy underwater mapping and long-term marine life monitoring.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • An example of a successful investment would be an enterprise that grows 10 times within three to four years, enabling it to be sold to a larger company.
    — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The company began ramping up manufacturing and hiring earlier this year.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Hospitals bolster their side by hiring risk adjustment specialists and employing AI tools, while health insurers hire payment integrity specialists and employ different AI tools.
    — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Enetec was sanctioned in July under a presidential executive order authorizing sanctions to Cuban entities posing a direct threat to national security or involved in repression.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In September 2022, the City Council approved a $175,000 settlement with Dougan in that case, according to documents authorizing the payment.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • His lens democratizes power the contrived space of the studio set, with the goal of empowering real-life servants.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That can sound empowering or demoralizing, depending on your perception of AI and ability to master it.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Chartering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chartering. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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