as in loaned
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 lent
Gold rose on Thursday as the widening Middle East conflict drove investors towards the safe-haven asset, while a softer dollar also lent support to prices.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Blackhawks signed Frondell to a three-year, entry-level contract last summer, then lent him to Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League, the country’s top league.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Gordon said the warmer temperatures may have lent themselves to some trail damage since the Treasure Valley didn’t experience a prolonged freeze.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The bank of a family that lent to popes and emperors may be up for sale.
—Abhishek Shanker, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Tambor was a mentor to Rubin, now a principal at DoubleBay Partners, and lent Rubin money for the purchase, Tambor’s lawyer says.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Those tend to be lent out based on timing in one’s public life and status within the institution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Donnie Coleman, Gary’s old bandmate from Rockfish Railroad/Train Robbery days, came by and lent dobro and high tenor harmony to many a number there in the trailer.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Desmond Fairchild got a speck of dust in his eye and Dotty, tut-tutting with concern, lent him a tissue to blow his nose.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The Blackhawks signed Frondell to a three-year, entry-level contract last summer, then lent him to Djurgardens of the Swedish Hockey League, the country’s top league.
—Matt Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Gordon said the warmer temperatures may have lent themselves to some trail damage since the Treasure Valley didn’t experience a prolonged freeze.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
The bank of a family that lent to popes and emperors may be up for sale.
—Abhishek Shanker, Bloomberg, 20 Mar. 2026
Tambor was a mentor to Rubin, now a principal at DoubleBay Partners, and lent Rubin money for the purchase, Tambor’s lawyer says.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Those tend to be lent out based on timing in one’s public life and status within the institution.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Donnie Coleman, Gary’s old bandmate from Rockfish Railroad/Train Robbery days, came by and lent dobro and high tenor harmony to many a number there in the trailer.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Desmond Fairchild got a speck of dust in his eye and Dotty, tut-tutting with concern, lent him a tissue to blow his nose.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lent
Verb
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The directive came from a finance firm that had loaned to her small business.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Queen Elizabeth even loaned her the Cartier Scroll Tiara for the big day.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Acuña’s legs contributed to Vargas’ sixth RBI, which gave the Sox a 9-3 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Lent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lent. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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