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as in leasing
to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment
we rented the apartment to a college student for $500 a month
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as in hiring
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 renting
Another was renting a vintage car and driving through Italy with a girlfriend with classical music blasting.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Corporations are intentionally turning simple tasks into lengthy procedures to extract more profit, most obviously by renting services rather than outright ownership.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Quiet and houseproud, Olga has no intention of renting the room to families.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
In Shawnee, the City Council voted 8-1, with Ward 3 Councilmember Kurt Knappen dissenting, to approve a 1% increase in the city’s transient guest tax — or the tax visitors pay when renting hotel rooms, short term rentals (like AirBnbs) and other accommodations for 28 days or less.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek’s representative explained that the family was looking to stop renting before the actor’s death, and that family friends stepped in to help them with the down payment for the property.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
Assuming the sale goes through as planned, entering a rent-to-own agreement can be similar to renting a home while saving for a down payment.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Work off the carbs with some waterside yoga or by renting a kayak.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Tenants who had been renting condos are exiting the building, clearing the way for all of the units to be owned.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Corporations are intentionally turning simple tasks into lengthy procedures to extract more profit, most obviously by renting services rather than outright ownership.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Quiet and houseproud, Olga has no intention of renting the room to families.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
In Shawnee, the City Council voted 8-1, with Ward 3 Councilmember Kurt Knappen dissenting, to approve a 1% increase in the city’s transient guest tax — or the tax visitors pay when renting hotel rooms, short term rentals (like AirBnbs) and other accommodations for 28 days or less.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek’s representative explained that the family was looking to stop renting before the actor’s death, and that family friends stepped in to help them with the down payment for the property.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
Assuming the sale goes through as planned, entering a rent-to-own agreement can be similar to renting a home while saving for a down payment.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Work off the carbs with some waterside yoga or by renting a kayak.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Tenants who had been renting condos are exiting the building, clearing the way for all of the units to be owned.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renting
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James Engels, Dan Pond, and John Armes of Vertical Partners will handle leasing for the building.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Denver Arts and Venues has issued a request for proposals from experienced restaurateurs interested in leasing the first floor space and outdoor patio.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more filler words someone uses, the lower they’re rated in professional and personal credibility and communication competence, which can influence hiring decisions.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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And the cost of tariffs has reduced many companies’ profits, possibly leading them to cut back on hiring.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Renting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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