as in loaned
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
I can lend you my copy of the textbook until the weekend can you lend me five dollars?
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Recent Examples of lent
One detail found in various shoes was a metal ring that lent an edgy element to various silhouettes, from the aforementioned sandal to a heeled sandal, which embodied dainty minimalism with an asymmetrical strap.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Ukraine, an expert in drone warfare after three years of war with Russia in which the use of UAVs as a weapon of war became commonplace, also lent Denmark its anti-drone expertise.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Jacobs layered in pieces with a nod to her signature cottage style, including a botanical grasscloth wallpaper from Amber Interiors that lent texture to the bare walls.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Rosé’s distinctive voice lent a touch of vulnerability to the group’s slick choreography.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese banks lent money to Myanmar at commercial rates, rather than offering concessional loans typically used in development projects, and the deal included expansive provisions to use land as collateral.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
During the dot com bubble at the turn of the 21st Century, telecom equipment makers such as Nortel, Lucent, and Cisco lent money to startups and telecom companies to purchase their equipment.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
The presence of Jeune and Wong lent the masterclass an international dimension.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
This lent him a legendary quality.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Ukraine, an expert in drone warfare after three years of war with Russia in which the use of UAVs as a weapon of war became commonplace, also lent Denmark its anti-drone expertise.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Jacobs layered in pieces with a nod to her signature cottage style, including a botanical grasscloth wallpaper from Amber Interiors that lent texture to the bare walls.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Rosé’s distinctive voice lent a touch of vulnerability to the group’s slick choreography.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese banks lent money to Myanmar at commercial rates, rather than offering concessional loans typically used in development projects, and the deal included expansive provisions to use land as collateral.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
During the dot com bubble at the turn of the 21st Century, telecom equipment makers such as Nortel, Lucent, and Cisco lent money to startups and telecom companies to purchase their equipment.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
The presence of Jeune and Wong lent the masterclass an international dimension.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
This lent him a legendary quality.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lent
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The first time Smyth needed money, Walton obliged and loaned her $4k.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
10 Oct. 2025
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Having loaned Matt Targett to Middlesbrough — there is no expectation of a recall, given the 30-year-old would not be registered in the Premier League or Champions League — left-back is one of the few positions with a lack of out-and-out alternatives.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Ultrawealthy supporters include right-wing billionaire Richard Uihlein, who, through a super PAC, gave $336,000 to Moms for Liberty’s super PAC from October 2023 through July 2024.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Lent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lent. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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