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as in hired
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 rented
Some builders are taking it into their own hands to avoid the costly red tape and bureaucracy of affordable housing financing to build homes that can be rented or sold at affordable rates but without using subsidies.
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When private equity rented out homes, the new tenants tended to be lower income than the prior owners and more likely to be young and nonwhite.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Other testimony showed that acquaintances of Drummond rented a Nissan Rogue for him and were helping him throughout the day.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The recording facility will either be rented or created on campus, Schroeck said.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Tower 3 has both condo units, some of which are rented through Airbnb, and hotel rooms.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
More than 100 crewmembers were employed, the majority of whom were Canadians flown in on a private jet rented from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The main residence, which offers access to a fairytale tower, music room, boathouse, tennis court, and a private island, was previously rented out for short-term stays by its current owners.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Tax credits used for the project require most of the units to be rented to those who earn no more than 60 percent of the local median income.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
When private equity rented out homes, the new tenants tended to be lower income than the prior owners and more likely to be young and nonwhite.
—Alex Mayyasi, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Other testimony showed that acquaintances of Drummond rented a Nissan Rogue for him and were helping him throughout the day.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
The recording facility will either be rented or created on campus, Schroeck said.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Tower 3 has both condo units, some of which are rented through Airbnb, and hotel rooms.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
More than 100 crewmembers were employed, the majority of whom were Canadians flown in on a private jet rented from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The main residence, which offers access to a fairytale tower, music room, boathouse, tennis court, and a private island, was previously rented out for short-term stays by its current owners.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Tax credits used for the project require most of the units to be rented to those who earn no more than 60 percent of the local median income.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rented
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In 2023, Kmart leased out the majority of its space in Kendale Lakes to At Home, keeping a small corner for what was once one of the largest retail chains in the nation.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Once constructed, the building will be leased and operated by Children’s Wisconsin, Adamson said in the letter.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Titan Protection Security was hired, but that didn’t bring the company much comfort since employees work in the building all hours of the day.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rented. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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