loaned

Definition of loanednext
past tense of loan
as in lent
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned can you loan me your lawn mower this weekend?

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Recent Examples of loaned Moreover, the one who loaned the shares can request they be returned at any time. Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026 The paintings were loaned out for the 1929 exposition and never returned. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 Was then loaned to their fellow Brazilians Vasco da Gama in February. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026 In February, Portuguese power FC Porto loaned Eustáquio to LAFC through June 30. Josh Gross, Daily News, 25 May 2026 Jones, heir to a gas station and convenience store empire, has also loaned himself nearly $20 million, leading to the most expensive primary in Georgia's history. Stephen Fowler, NPR, 18 May 2026 Meanwhile, the White House has loaned the museum the Torok photograph, which shows Trump glowering over his desk. Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 Jones has loaned his campaign $17 million, while Jackson has dumped a staggering $83 million into his electoral bid. ABC News, 13 May 2026 Grace was a dedicated supporter of Cartier, so to honor her connection to the jeweler, the royal family loaned her ring (and other Cartier pieces from her collection) to the brand's Fifth Avenue mansion in New York City. Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loaned
lent
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  • Like in the public spaces, the rooms are lent a strong sense of place with the use of natural materials from the region (local stone used in the floors and walls, for instance) and bespoke textiles inspired by the colors and patterns of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Epstein also lent Rød-Larsen money on several occasions and even included Rød-Larsen’s children in his will before his death in 2020.
    Ola Morris Innset, The Dial, 2 June 2026

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“Loaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loaned. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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