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Recent Examples of loan
Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Authorized in 2008, the loan was initiated in 2011.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
First worn by Queen Mary in 1911, Queen Elizabeth II famously loaned the topper to Camilla, then known as the Duchess of Cornwall, for a state banquet in 2005.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Funding for the loan comes from the Village’s Permanent Fund, which was pooled together 30 years ago when The Glen, a residential, retail and recreational section of the village built on land that formerly housed Naval Air Station Glenview, was built.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Authorized in 2008, the loan was initiated in 2011.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Shortly after the New Year, he was then loaned to TPS in Liiga for a level of competition between the SHL and HockeyAllsvenskan.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
First worn by Queen Mary in 1911, Queen Elizabeth II famously loaned the topper to Camilla, then known as the Duchess of Cornwall, for a state banquet in 2005.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loan
Noun
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The Vatican facilitates visas and local SIM cards in advance, and arranges hotels and local transportation, allowing reporters to focus on the news rather than logistics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The pairings could be advertised in advance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Although passengers are primarily American, many cruisers also come from all corners of the globe, lending a more international vibe than that found on competitive luxury lines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Every phrase carefully lends a rhythmic, physical intensity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In response, Amazon pushed back against the notion that its financial commitment was a bribe.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the operation was ongoing, Kirkman paid Hughes nearly $20,000 via Cash App to smuggle in the contraband and provided the cash for Shackelford’s $5,000 bribe.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loan. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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