as in loaning
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 lending
Gilbert is hardly the only celebrity lending their support to Ryder’s Law, which was named after a horse who died in Manhattan in 2022 after collapsing in the August heat.
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But the film could have done a better job making those emotional waves relatable, perhaps lending them some humor instead of a seriousness that lacks inquiring depth.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Angel’s makes a clever move by subbing the standard diced or shredded potato with plump, crisp tater tots, lending a welcome textural crunch against the soft filling.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
To help fill the gap, individual donors are lending outsized support to hunger relief nonprofits.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Bobby Moynihan is lending his voice to a new Batman project — and has fond memories of crossing paths with multiple iconic actors who played the Caped Crusader during his tenure at Saturday Night Live.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
On the other, lending money to friends – especially for business ventures – can strain even the strongest relationships.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
One recalled that the mom of an Ole Miss first-year stayed in the family’s new campus-adjacent apartment last fall to provide logistical and moral support during sorority rush, lending her daughter a hand in fixing hair or nursing a hangover.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
His colleague, Professor Robert Reich, also appeared during the news conference, lending his star power to the effort.
—Kate Wolffe
october 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But the film could have done a better job making those emotional waves relatable, perhaps lending them some humor instead of a seriousness that lacks inquiring depth.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Angel’s makes a clever move by subbing the standard diced or shredded potato with plump, crisp tater tots, lending a welcome textural crunch against the soft filling.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
To help fill the gap, individual donors are lending outsized support to hunger relief nonprofits.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Bobby Moynihan is lending his voice to a new Batman project — and has fond memories of crossing paths with multiple iconic actors who played the Caped Crusader during his tenure at Saturday Night Live.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
On the other, lending money to friends – especially for business ventures – can strain even the strongest relationships.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
One recalled that the mom of an Ole Miss first-year stayed in the family’s new campus-adjacent apartment last fall to provide logistical and moral support during sorority rush, lending her daughter a hand in fixing hair or nursing a hangover.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
His colleague, Professor Robert Reich, also appeared during the news conference, lending his star power to the effort.
—Kate Wolffe
october 24, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lending
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But no, a single depraved millionaire really did spend years loaning out trafficked teenagers to his rich and famous friends.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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In this age of discovery, new maritime technologies including the caravel, information tools like the printing press, and changes in the process of loaning money all helped contribute to an upswell of European traders looking for new markets to conquer by force.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Chinese leader then toured the vessel, including inspecting the mess hall and giving a trial press of the ship’s catapult button, according to CCTV.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday, shareholders voted in favor of giving CEO Musk a gargantuan, record-shattering pay package that could give him stock worth $1 trillion after several years.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Lending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lending. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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