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
There are also signs that foreign investors are reconsidering their appetite for lending to the United States.
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Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Among the prominent leaders lending their voice to the platform is Neha Kumar, founder of Full Glass of Wine.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
O'Hara has also voiced countless movie characters, lending her talent to The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Chicken Little (2005), Elemental (2023) and The Wild Robot (2024).
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
When done right, earthy green hues can act as a neutral in your space, lending subtle yet dramatic color.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The look is evolving a bit for 2026, though; mid- and low-rise cuts are overtaking their high-rise counterparts, lending the spring a relaxed, lived-in air.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Before Pretti’s death, many Democrats felt the same way about a potential shutdown, lending support in the House to most of the remaining appropriations bills, with DHS the exception.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
The institution that manages a company’s spend often becomes the default provider for additional services, from lending to treasury management, and Brex gives Capital One that first point of entry at scale.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Among the prominent leaders lending their voice to the platform is Neha Kumar, founder of Full Glass of Wine.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
O'Hara has also voiced countless movie characters, lending her talent to The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Chicken Little (2005), Elemental (2023) and The Wild Robot (2024).
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
When done right, earthy green hues can act as a neutral in your space, lending subtle yet dramatic color.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
That move frees up a ton of formerly idle deposits for lending on everything from car loans to data centers.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The look is evolving a bit for 2026, though; mid- and low-rise cuts are overtaking their high-rise counterparts, lending the spring a relaxed, lived-in air.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Before Pretti’s death, many Democrats felt the same way about a potential shutdown, lending support in the House to most of the remaining appropriations bills, with DHS the exception.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
The institution that manages a company’s spend often becomes the default provider for additional services, from lending to treasury management, and Brex gives Capital One that first point of entry at scale.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lending
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Groff later declined the request, saying Epstein wasn’t interested in loaning the work.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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There is interest in Chelsea defender Axel Disasi but his club would prefer a permanent transfer, rather than loaning out the France international for the remainder of the season.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Lending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lending. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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