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sublease Synonyms

Another word for sublease

Choosing another word for sublease depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A lease of real estate or other property granted by an existing tenant to a third party for all or part of the remaining term of the original lease.

Usage Example

"Before signing the sublet for the summer, she made sure the original landlord had approved the arrangement in writing."

Strongest
sublet
underlease
Strong
subtenancy

• verb (Context 2)

To lease or rent out a property that one currently holds under an existing lease to a third party.

Usage Example

"Because our company downsized to remote work, we decided to sublet the second floor of our office building to a local startup."

Strongest
sublet
Strong
underlease
underlet
relet

• verb (Context 3)

To rent or occupy a property from an existing tenant rather than directly from the property owner.

Usage Example

"The graduate student plans to sublet a furnished apartment near campus for the fall semester."

Strongest
sublet
Strong
rent

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