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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Karefa-Johnson also highlighted that thrifting is something Duwaji often does, as someone with a penchant for fashion and style, so renting secondhand clothing and loaning luxury shoes felt appropriate for the couple’s big moment.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 Jan. 2026
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The San Jose Sharks will reportedly be keeping rookie defenseman Sam Dickinson in the NHL rather than loaning him to the Canadian National Junior team for the next two-plus weeks.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
21 Dec. 2025
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, Madewell is giving us something to celebrate this season with a surprise sale on cold-weather clothing essentials with prices starting as low as $20.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Lending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lending. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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