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as in gaps
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 hires
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 rents
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The approval was expected, despite protests from some renters and landlords, who argued that frozen rents would hamper the maintenance of aging buildings as costs rise.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The first phase is expected to create 72 modern apartments; rents at 70% of them will be restricted to what tenants making just 60% of the area’s median income could afford.
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Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The democratic socialist campaigned explicitly on freezing rents for regulated apartments and holds sole authority to appoint the Rent Guidelines Board’s members.
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Kimberly Hayek,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Housing has grown into a hot-button issue among voters in recent years as homeownership and rents in many areas have become less affordable for many Americans.
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Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Those expectations increase project costs, driving up rents for future tenants or preventing new housing from being built at all.
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Anthony Tordillos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Housing has grown into a hot-button issue among voters in recent years as homeownership and rents in many areas have become less affordable for many Americans.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
But a woman working full time at low wages cannot budget her way out of rents that outpace pay, or childcare costs that swallow a paycheck, or food prices that keep climbing.
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Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Ilana Arougheti
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Captain An Electric Boat Around Morro Bay Estero Adventures rents quiet electric pontoon boats that visitors operate themselves.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Josh Martin rents the 170 acres from the Werners and grows corn there.
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Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Trussardi company was acquired by Gruppo Miroglio in 2024 and the building was not part of the transaction, so Poliform rents the space from the Trussardi family.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Claire Valdez rents her Ridgewood two-bedroom apartment and is running to take over Nydia Velázquez’s open congressional seat in District 7, which is, like most of the city, a constituency that’s majority tenant.
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Clio Chang,
Curbed,
2 June 2026
Edible Ideas also rents wedding venues such as Belle Manor near Burleson and Classic Oaks near Mansfield.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
United Rentals , which rents equipment to build these data centers, also shows a high correlation.
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Nick Wells,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Mehdizadeh owns The Robot Studio, which rents humanoid robots for events.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The approval was expected, despite protests from some renters and landlords, who argued that frozen rents would hamper the maintenance of aging buildings as costs rise.
—
Chad De Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2026
The first phase is expected to create 72 modern apartments; rents at 70% of them will be restricted to what tenants making just 60% of the area’s median income could afford.
—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
The democratic socialist campaigned explicitly on freezing rents for regulated apartments and holds sole authority to appoint the Rent Guidelines Board’s members.
—
Kimberly Hayek,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Housing has grown into a hot-button issue among voters in recent years as homeownership and rents in many areas have become less affordable for many Americans.
—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Those expectations increase project costs, driving up rents for future tenants or preventing new housing from being built at all.
—
Anthony Tordillos,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Housing has grown into a hot-button issue among voters in recent years as homeownership and rents in many areas have become less affordable for many Americans.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
But a woman working full time at low wages cannot budget her way out of rents that outpace pay, or childcare costs that swallow a paycheck, or food prices that keep climbing.
—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
The green glass building on McGee Street is now Patmos’ headquarters and also hosts data center servers which Patmos rents to other companies, including Nebius.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Captain An Electric Boat Around Morro Bay Estero Adventures rents quiet electric pontoon boats that visitors operate themselves.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Josh Martin rents the 170 acres from the Werners and grows corn there.
—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The Trussardi company was acquired by Gruppo Miroglio in 2024 and the building was not part of the transaction, so Poliform rents the space from the Trussardi family.
—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Claire Valdez rents her Ridgewood two-bedroom apartment and is running to take over Nydia Velázquez’s open congressional seat in District 7, which is, like most of the city, a constituency that’s majority tenant.
—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
2 June 2026
Edible Ideas also rents wedding venues such as Belle Manor near Burleson and Classic Oaks near Mansfield.
—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
United Rentals , which rents equipment to build these data centers, also shows a high correlation.
—
Nick Wells,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Mehdizadeh owns The Robot Studio, which rents humanoid robots for events.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rents
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This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through.
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The pockets are always appreciated, while the side slits add movement and breathability on warm days.
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Rissetto used her own dad, Michel Arteaga, to depict the nation's health literacy gaps.
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Despite some large gaps heading into Friday, legislative Democrats and the governor had already closed several other ones.
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The company leases the roof to a third-party solar company that operates and maintains the solar array.
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The church currently leases spaces at Providence Square Shopping Center at 709-A International Drive, about 9 miles northeast of the Morrison YMCA.
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Exposing city taxpayers to potential liability when CVI hires return to their past ways, which is known to happen, is extraordinarily misguided.
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An organization that hires for potential and then assigns only narrow, low-risk work has not given potential a chance to prove itself.
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Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after scoring his first goal against Algeria and said after that match his tears came following some tough days not related to soccer.
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Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after scoring his first goal against Algeria, and said after that match his tears came following some tough days not related to soccer.
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After shooting 1-over 71 on Saturday, James made bogey on his final two holes and finished Sunday’s final round at 3-over 73.
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On a building near where the shooting occurred, bullet holes were seen on its facade, including a crack in an apartment window.
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Osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined, at $400,000 per hip fracture patient per year in care costs.
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Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.
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This involves sealing all cracks, crevices and entry points with materials that won't degrade over time.
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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth Outdoors To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to any cracks and crevices in your walkways or patio.
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“Rents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rents. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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