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Recent Examples of loans
Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
That's because, alongside standard HECM loans, Guild offers proprietary reverse mortgage products designed for higher-value homes and borrowers looking for larger loan amounts than federal limits allow.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Bank of America is giving Mountain BizWorks $2 million for low-interest small business loans with no payments on the loan’s principal in the first year.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
The law sets new caps on direct federal loans and eliminates the Graduate PLUS loan program, which many professional-degree seeking students use to cover living expenses while in school.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Japanese side has said only 1% to 2% of the overall amount will be actual investment, with the rest being loans and loan guarantees.
—Sakura Murakami, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
When a library loans out materials to non-residents, the state library then reimburses it 14 cents per transaction.
—Nicole Caruso, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition, the company has revamped the Residential plans by offering a new Residential Max service that loans out a Mini dish as a free rental to subscribers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
This exhibition is presented through Bank of America’s Art in Our Communities program, which loans complete exhibitions at no cost to museums and nonprofit galleries.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Navy Federal is a credit union that offers lower rates on its loans than Veterans United and a broader range of loan types.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
That's because, alongside standard HECM loans, Guild offers proprietary reverse mortgage products designed for higher-value homes and borrowers looking for larger loan amounts than federal limits allow.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Bank of America is giving Mountain BizWorks $2 million for low-interest small business loans with no payments on the loan’s principal in the first year.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
The law sets new caps on direct federal loans and eliminates the Graduate PLUS loan program, which many professional-degree seeking students use to cover living expenses while in school.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Japanese side has said only 1% to 2% of the overall amount will be actual investment, with the rest being loans and loan guarantees.
—Sakura Murakami, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
The firm typically loans money to smaller soccer clubs near the bottom of the table in Europe’s top leagues, as well as some lower on a country’s soccer pyramid.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2026
When a library loans out materials to non-residents, the state library then reimburses it 14 cents per transaction.
—Nicole Caruso, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition, the company has revamped the Residential plans by offering a new Residential Max service that loans out a Mini dish as a free rental to subscribers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
This exhibition is presented through Bank of America’s Art in Our Communities program, which loans complete exhibitions at no cost to museums and nonprofit galleries.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loans
Noun
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This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The law also required advances in aviation technology to be included in the annual transportation work program.—
News Service Of Florida,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Furniture is a mix of new and vintage, and the sometimes-quirky art on the walls lends a personal touch that feels more residential than hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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To wriggle out of Joseph’s grasp, Michael hires a brash young lawyer, John Branca, played by Miles Teller, who lends the coolly confident character a delightfully rough edge.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The casual acknowledgement of brushing off offers of bribes alarmed some Republican activists, who will endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention on May 16.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Loans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loans. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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