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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
Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Compared to 15 years ago, when landlords were signing deals for $45 per square foot, retail rents along North 6th Street are now rivaling Soho, with leases reaching $500 a square foot for some storefronts.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
That wasn’t sustainable, and with apartment rents out of reach, Rabinovitz joined the growing population of older Americans unsure of where to lay their heads at night.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
In that case, the dividends, interest, rents, or royalties received or accrued from the foreign corporation will not be treated as received or accrued from a CFC payer.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
New construction typically commands higher rents, leading to higher vacancy rates than in older buildings.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Compared with March 2020, however, rents are still 6% lower.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Today, the plant rents dumpsters out to customers and accepts precious metals, electronics, materials that contain iron and other waste.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Reinsve plays Zoe, the woman who rents her body for the implantation of Bernal’s wife’s consciousness.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
According to a report from StorageCafe, which rents storage units, California and New York saw the most departures in 2023.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
The company owns and rents out single-family homes across the nation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
CoreWeave , which rents out Nvidia chips to customers for AI workloads, is an example of a neocloud.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Cuomo also rents an apartment but pays significantly more than Mamdani does.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
For sunbathers visiting in the warmer months, Zefiro also rents out beach recliners for the day in their solarium.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Congressional lawmakers’ focus on building more housing comes as soaring rents and home prices, once primarily an issue for populated coastal states, have become a growing concern for voters nationwide as cities struggle to add enough housing to keep up with demand.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Compared to 15 years ago, when landlords were signing deals for $45 per square foot, retail rents along North 6th Street are now rivaling Soho, with leases reaching $500 a square foot for some storefronts.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2025
That wasn’t sustainable, and with apartment rents out of reach, Rabinovitz joined the growing population of older Americans unsure of where to lay their heads at night.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
In that case, the dividends, interest, rents, or royalties received or accrued from the foreign corporation will not be treated as received or accrued from a CFC payer.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
New construction typically commands higher rents, leading to higher vacancy rates than in older buildings.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Compared with March 2020, however, rents are still 6% lower.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fluidstack still also rents space, and chips, from other companies.
—Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Today, the plant rents dumpsters out to customers and accepts precious metals, electronics, materials that contain iron and other waste.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Reinsve plays Zoe, the woman who rents her body for the implantation of Bernal’s wife’s consciousness.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
According to a report from StorageCafe, which rents storage units, California and New York saw the most departures in 2023.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
The company owns and rents out single-family homes across the nation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2025
CoreWeave , which rents out Nvidia chips to customers for AI workloads, is an example of a neocloud.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2025
Cuomo also rents an apartment but pays significantly more than Mamdani does.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
For sunbathers visiting in the warmer months, Zefiro also rents out beach recliners for the day in their solarium.
—Michele Becker, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rents
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The piping adds an athletic flair to the mock-neck sweater and sweatpant set, and small slits on the front of the hems add extra interest.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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While established names from the local reggae scene headline the main stage, Bohannon continues to build space for emerging talent and bridging generational and cultural gaps across Kansas City’s evolving creative landscape.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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The new laws aim to address gaps in disaster preparedness by improving camp safety and streamlining the emergency response.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Milwaukee School of Engineering has owned the building since 2023 and leases it to ICE.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In year 1, FC leases property from CFC1 for $100.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sian Clifford gives a larger-than-life performance as a narcissistic aristocrat who hires a struggling filmmaker to record her every move, in Samuel Abraham’s eccentric mockumentary.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The tax credits jump the next year to $15 million if the company hires a minimum of 99 full-time employees and meets the capital investment credits.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Through tears, the father of slain Nasir Delaney-Rowland shared a statement in court that his son was one of a kind.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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There were toasts, happy tears and everyone is thrilled for them.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lawyers at Walsh Gallegos coordinated two releases of emails and other documents on behalf of the school board, but CNN reported how gaping holes remained, surprising and angering board members.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen holes away from his first collegiate win, the possibility felt real.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Remove the cushions and vacuum both sides and the crevices where the back and sides join.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, scratches can be complicated to remove, and any fingerprints and hard water can leave marks on your sink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Rents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rents. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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