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Recent Examples of loans
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
Starting next year, the legislation caps the amount of federal loans students can borrow for graduate school at $100,000 over a lifetime — and sets a lifetime loan limit of $200,000 for professional programs, such as medical, dental or law school.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 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
Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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
Starting next year, the legislation caps the amount of federal loans students can borrow for graduate school at $100,000 over a lifetime — and sets a lifetime loan limit of $200,000 for professional programs, such as medical, dental or law school.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 7 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
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
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Yet, even as photovoltaic technology advances, engineers continue to chase a balance between efficiency, stability, and cost.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Understanding automation and working to create the conditions where workers can benefit from technical advances is an important task for the twenty-first century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rum lends a subtle warmth without overpowering the coconut, and the mascarpone develops a rich, creamy base that melts in your mouth.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Softstreme High-rise Straight-leg Cropped Pant is crafted from the brand’s unbelievably peachy-soft Softstreme fabric, which has a weighty drape that lends a luxurious, elevated touch to pants cozy enough to sleep in.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The officials allegedly collected bribes to allow passage of drugs through Venezuela.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the Oakland case, prosecutors say Thao accepted bribes from the Duongs in the form of political favors and a $95,000 no-show job for Jones.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Loans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loans. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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