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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
Larry Seward, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Studios average size range from 358 to 508 square feet, with asking rents ranging from $1,308 to $1,660.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
San Diego is one of the nation’s hottest housing markets, with average home prices hovering around $1 million and rents for a one-bedroom apartment topping $2,000 a month.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Lakewood enacted rezoning ordinances to permit higher density in an effort to increase supply and lower home prices and rents.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Monthly rents will range from $1,098 for a one-bedroom unit to $3,045 for a three-bedroom unit.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That obstruction shows up in rents.
—Melanie La Rocca, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The rents from the foreign military bases have provided the country with a significant source of income.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
With gas prices, rents, groceries and everyday expenses climbing, even a casual night out can upset a budget, and a surprise fee at the end of the meal can ruin the experience.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, Amazon rents that hardware to customers of Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing unit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The idea behind the West Dade Government Center is to find a permanent home for the county’s permitting center, which currently rents office space at a strip mall in the Tamiami area.
—Douglas Hanks
april 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
For something a little more quirky, the Exotic Resort Zoo rents safari cabins.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Her office confirmed Chen still rents the property to her parents.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters was arrested at a lavish Las Olas Isles Mansion in Fort Lauderdale that rents for $65,000 a month.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond porta-potties, the company rents restroom trailers, hand-washing stations and temporary fencing for events, government agencies, and construction and other worksites, says its website.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Sbranti told The Sacramento Bee earlier this month that the Democrat rents a room in the home and stays there when in his East Bay district.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
This charge leaves owners who opt out with little to no profit, Haber said, noting that a one-bedroom ocean view unit on the hotel's website rents for between $875 to $1,902 a night in May.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Studios average size range from 358 to 508 square feet, with asking rents ranging from $1,308 to $1,660.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
San Diego is one of the nation’s hottest housing markets, with average home prices hovering around $1 million and rents for a one-bedroom apartment topping $2,000 a month.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Lakewood enacted rezoning ordinances to permit higher density in an effort to increase supply and lower home prices and rents.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Monthly rents will range from $1,098 for a one-bedroom unit to $3,045 for a three-bedroom unit.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That obstruction shows up in rents.
—Melanie La Rocca, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
The rents from the foreign military bases have provided the country with a significant source of income.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Apr. 2026
With gas prices, rents, groceries and everyday expenses climbing, even a casual night out can upset a budget, and a surprise fee at the end of the meal can ruin the experience.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
The denim brand rents out ten of the valley’s most luxurious villas, hosts up to 60 people, provides high-end amenities like IV drips, massage therapy and an onsite coffee pop-up from La La Land and puts on exclusive after-parties.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, Amazon rents that hardware to customers of Amazon Web Services, the cloud-computing unit.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The idea behind the West Dade Government Center is to find a permanent home for the county’s permitting center, which currently rents office space at a strip mall in the Tamiami area.
—Douglas Hanks
april 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
For something a little more quirky, the Exotic Resort Zoo rents safari cabins.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Her office confirmed Chen still rents the property to her parents.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters was arrested at a lavish Las Olas Isles Mansion in Fort Lauderdale that rents for $65,000 a month.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond porta-potties, the company rents restroom trailers, hand-washing stations and temporary fencing for events, government agencies, and construction and other worksites, says its website.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Sbranti told The Sacramento Bee earlier this month that the Democrat rents a room in the home and stays there when in his East Bay district.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rents
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Its large leaves develop holes and slits that have earned it the name Swiss cheese plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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The comfy frock is midi-length, features subtle side slits, and is made from a lightweight, stretchy material.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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The grand promises have fallen short, but there’s a thriving market for AI systems that leverage humans to close gaps.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Oftentimes, these keyboards have circular keys instead of square ones, which allows for bigger gaps between the keys.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Duneland School Corporation still has offices on the campus and leases the property to the YMCA.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the documents, the franchise said there were 10 restaurants whose leases the company planned to reject.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Olathe Schools normally hires around 200 certified/licensed staff per year.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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After all, Broidy’s private intelligence company, Circinus, hires the same kinds of former spies and commandos that Chalker’s once did.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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During the show’s second hour, Guthrie went outside to thank the crowd and briefly held back tears.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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As immigration officers arrested her six weeks ago, through tears and a rushed goodbye, Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had a request for her daughter.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Young birdied eight holes to go along with a bogey on the par-5 15th after going water.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Select the Right Pot Oversized pots increase the risk of overwatering, so select a pot or planter that’s just 1 to 2 inches larger than your existing pot and make sure the pot has drainage holes in the base.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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Pay close attention to seams, edges and crevices where dust mites and debris collect.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Stroll leisurely to admire the wide variety of wildflowers that grow along the ledges or dare to dip below the dramatic quartz and sandstone into the narrow crevices of the cliffs.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rents. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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