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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
The other three acres are rented out to a local farmer for soybeans and field corn alternatively.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Bikes can be rented from numerous downtown shops.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Of the 255 residential properties currently managed by the Royal Household, 145 are rented to current and retired staff, 21 to military, knights, and clergy members, and 7 to working royals.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Back in 2017, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson rented out the Seattle Art Museum for a special date night with his love, Ciara.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Capo, her four children and six grandchildren have rented a house in Central Florida and will be together to remember Omar.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
The condo was rented to Chase Tramont, a Republican lawmaker from Port Orange.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Each box owner has about 10 seats that can be transferred, rented out or bequeathed.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
After being driven to San Diego, Williams was dropped off several houses from the home the family had rented, prosecutors said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Bikes can be rented from numerous downtown shops.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Of the 255 residential properties currently managed by the Royal Household, 145 are rented to current and retired staff, 21 to military, knights, and clergy members, and 7 to working royals.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Back in 2017, NFL quarterback Russell Wilson rented out the Seattle Art Museum for a special date night with his love, Ciara.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Capo, her four children and six grandchildren have rented a house in Central Florida and will be together to remember Omar.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
The condo was rented to Chase Tramont, a Republican lawmaker from Port Orange.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Each box owner has about 10 seats that can be transferred, rented out or bequeathed.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
After being driven to San Diego, Williams was dropped off several houses from the home the family had rented, prosecutors said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rented
Verb
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The satellites themselves will need to be leased, insured against orbital debris and launch failure and traded as assets when their commercial value or strategic ownership shifts.—
Nigel Morris,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The restaurant has leased 1,500 square feet and is due to open this summer.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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However, Sanders’ history with Disney dates back to 1987, when he was hired to work in the visual development department.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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In the end, an inexperienced minor – who has no idea who hired them – pulls the trigger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rented. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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