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
Ukraine, an expert in drone warfare after three years of war with Russia in which the use of UAVs as a weapon of war became commonplace, also lent Denmark its anti-drone expertise.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Jacobs layered in pieces with a nod to her signature cottage style, including a botanical grasscloth wallpaper from Amber Interiors that lent texture to the bare walls.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Rosé’s distinctive voice lent a touch of vulnerability to the group’s slick choreography.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
This time, Murakami has lent his smiling flower motif to recreate two limited-edition bottles — the Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 and the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2010.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese banks lent money to Myanmar at commercial rates, rather than offering concessional loans typically used in development projects, and the deal included expansive provisions to use land as collateral.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
During the dot com bubble at the turn of the 21st Century, telecom equipment makers such as Nortel, Lucent, and Cisco lent money to startups and telecom companies to purchase their equipment.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
The presence of Jeune and Wong lent the masterclass an international dimension.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
This lent him a legendary quality.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
From there, Jacobs layered in pieces with a nod to her signature cottage style, including a botanical grasscloth wallpaper from Amber Interiors that lent texture to the bare walls.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Rosé’s distinctive voice lent a touch of vulnerability to the group’s slick choreography.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
This time, Murakami has lent his smiling flower motif to recreate two limited-edition bottles — the Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 and the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2010.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese banks lent money to Myanmar at commercial rates, rather than offering concessional loans typically used in development projects, and the deal included expansive provisions to use land as collateral.
—Dan Swift, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2025
During the dot com bubble at the turn of the 21st Century, telecom equipment makers such as Nortel, Lucent, and Cisco lent money to startups and telecom companies to purchase their equipment.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
The presence of Jeune and Wong lent the masterclass an international dimension.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
This lent him a legendary quality.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lent
Verb
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Frappier loaned her phone to a woman trying to reach family.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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David Datro Fofana was loaned to Fatih Karagumru in Turkey last month, having also been earmarked for departure.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Democratic nominee for mayor also gave a speech at an African Methodist church, an effort to bridge the gap with apprehensive Black voters.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump also gave Wall Street some assurance that the administration would give Nvidia licenses to offer its H20 AI chip in China – a crucial market for the company.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Lent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lent. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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