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Definition of loansnext
plural of loan

loans

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verb

present tense third-person singular of loan
as in lends
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 loans
Noun
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 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
SpaceX has shifted from selling the standard Starlink dish for $349 as part of new subscriber sign-ups to a new model in the US that loans out the hardware for free, requiring $0 upfront cost. PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025 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
  • Braddy’s motive, investigators say, was that he was spurned by Shandelle, who had repeatedly rejected his advances.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Today’s entire schedule contains fewer than 160 antigens, thanks to advances in vaccine technology that allow precise targeting of only the components needed for protection.
    Jake Scott, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The officials allegedly collected bribes to allow passage of drugs through Venezuela.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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