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
Of course, Parker has lent his skills to a number of other songs over the past couple years, too.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having what one assumes is the pick of the litter with A-list celebrities willing to lend their insights on McCartney, Wings and the Beatles, Neville wisely chooses to keep the outside voices to a minimum.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
The chassis is plastic—a bit underwhelming at this price compared with the all-aluminum Razer Blade 16—but the metal lid lends a more luxe feel, at least.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The latest entry in the sci-fi franchise comes with a soundtrack helmed by Nine Inch Nails, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross lending their names to the project under the band’s moniker for the first time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having what one assumes is the pick of the litter with A-list celebrities willing to lend their insights on McCartney, Wings and the Beatles, Neville wisely chooses to keep the outside voices to a minimum.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
The chassis is plastic—a bit underwhelming at this price compared with the all-aluminum Razer Blade 16—but the metal lid lends a more luxe feel, at least.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
The latest entry in the sci-fi franchise comes with a soundtrack helmed by Nine Inch Nails, with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross lending their names to the project under the band’s moniker for the first time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lend
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Given Galton is injured too, Melvine Malard or Bizet will likely play on the left leaving a lack of cover on the right as Geyse was loaned to Gotham FC but Park, although most comfortable in the No 10 role, could play on the wing and come inside.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Design What Lincoln equipped on the Nautilus loaned to me was a standard list of luxury options, coupled with some more uncommon ones.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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