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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
peered through the rent in the old garden wall for a glimpse of her mysterious new neighbor
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as in to hire
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
will need to rent a car while we're in Europe
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Recent Examples of rent
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
But rent was cheap, and Whitehead had ample time to write fiction between columns.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Next, the network rented a space at 125th Street and Madison Avenue.
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Aaron Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Noun
About 46% contribute toward rent or the mortgage, while 65% put in money towards the family groceries, utilities, or other household expenses.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
But rent was cheap, and Whitehead had ample time to write fiction between columns.
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Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Verb
McReynolds and other former tenants are shocked and upset that The Cooper’s owners continue to do business and are trying to once again rent out the apartments.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Next, the network rented a space at 125th Street and Madison Avenue.
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Aaron Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rent
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Sitting solo in the buzz of Apiri, soaking in the bright avgolemono, a tear sprang to my eye at the kismet.
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Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
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And that gap has real consequences.
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The donated jet was designed to bridge the gap until the other planes are ready.
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Key Lime Air, a charter air service, sought to lease 1,200 square feet of office and storage space at the airport last year — the kind of agreement Denver International Airport regularly enters into with airlines.
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The Patmos site in Independence could be used to lease server space to other AI companies in a similar way, Brisimitzakis said.
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The point of the Top 10 lists, Chandrasekaran said, is to steer young adults to employers that are actively hiring recent graduates into jobs that can seed meaningful careers.
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André Duvenhage, research director at South Africa’s North-West University, said migrants are often hired because employers see them as willing to work for lower wages and, as non-citizens, they are typically not protected by as many labor protections.
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Meanwhile, a cute side slit and practical pocket on the shorts add style and functionality.
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Stewart's Chanel suit featured a daring, thigh-high slit.
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The crash also resulted in a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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The piece has seven holes for customization, and it’s designed to be worn at the hips or waist.
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For those on a budget with slightly less zeroes, RPM Bakehouse is a more laissez-faire, cafe-slash bakery.
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Dell is delivering an excellent BOGO offer, where purchasers of any new Dell computer or Alienware gaming PC slash 50% off of a 27-inch monitor to go with it.
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In it, Pearson delivered an opening monologue about his desire to quit dancing.
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In his sixth and widely expected final World Cup, Argentinian Lionel Messi has scored six times already, including a hat trick in his opening game, catapulting the 39-year-old past Miroslav Klose’s 2014 record of 16 World Cup goals.
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“Rent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rent. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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