as in to give
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 lend
Bailey is furious, but, knowing that he's got nothing to lose, decides to lend him a hand.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
To date, other iterations of self-driving buses around the country are limited to private roads or properties, or rely on drivers to lend the occasional hand or foot for certain parts of the route.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
In January, 2024, the company announced a partnership with GM and fleet management software company Connexion Mobility to inspect vehicles dealerships rent or lend to customers as their personal cars or trucks are serviced.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
That changed this year with Wales Bonner serving on the host committee for the extravaganza and lending some of her designs to the exhibition.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
To date, other iterations of self-driving buses around the country are limited to private roads or properties, or rely on drivers to lend the occasional hand or foot for certain parts of the route.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
In January, 2024, the company announced a partnership with GM and fleet management software company Connexion Mobility to inspect vehicles dealerships rent or lend to customers as their personal cars or trucks are serviced.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
That changed this year with Wales Bonner serving on the host committee for the extravaganza and lending some of her designs to the exhibition.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lend
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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This widespread emotional connection to nature gives communicators a powerful entry point.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Seven institutions across six countries have been loaned small portions of the material, including two in the U.S. and one each in France, Germany, Japan and Pakistan.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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The idea behind Brighton & Hove Albion loaning out forwards Evan Ferguson and Julio Enciso to Premier League rivals in the January transfer window was clear.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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