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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
Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Gentrification, redevelopment, and rising rents and costs for studios and living spaces have over the years pushed artists out of first Coconut Grove, then out of South Beach and Wynwood, and now out of a fast-changing Little River.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Didn't tell the story of an uptick in rents or the data center build-out.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The researchers controlled for rents and other economic factors, though Leifheit said the findings still should be interpreted cautiously.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
As rents and home prices increase, the affordability crisis is real, senators said Wednesday.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The closure was a result of soaring rents at its 660 Madison Ave.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Housing legislation the Illinois General Assembly is considering includes reforms that Austin, Texas, passed, which led its rents to fall for the first time in years.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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
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
Now, with 31% of lab space sitting empty, a handful of companies — some international — are swooping in on declining rents and rising landlord concessions.
—Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Gentrification, redevelopment, and rising rents and costs for studios and living spaces have over the years pushed artists out of first Coconut Grove, then out of South Beach and Wynwood, and now out of a fast-changing Little River.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Didn't tell the story of an uptick in rents or the data center build-out.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The researchers controlled for rents and other economic factors, though Leifheit said the findings still should be interpreted cautiously.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
As rents and home prices increase, the affordability crisis is real, senators said Wednesday.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
The closure was a result of soaring rents at its 660 Madison Ave.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Housing legislation the Illinois General Assembly is considering includes reforms that Austin, Texas, passed, which led its rents to fall for the first time in years.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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
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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Bloodzebra shows there’s much meaning to be gleaned in the gaps between surface and interior.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, a lack of variety may lead to nutrient gaps if your meal isn’t well-balanced across food groups.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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Curtis Russell, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association president, ranches in Sugar City in southeast Colorado and is a member of a grazing association that leases state lands.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sorensen has tried repeatedly, without success, to have the city consider buying Tower 101, which the city leases for about $5 million a year.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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After a breakup, rudderless millennial Jane hires a team of Gen-Z consultants to reinvent her life.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pramaggiore was convicted of seeking to hide the existence of those lobbying contracts with the Madigan hires from financial and human-resources employees within ComEd.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Vince won the case at trial, though Linda was reportedly left in tears when an exchange in court revealed another Vince affair.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Troy Brown was in tears Monday while talking about his son, who died in the shooting.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Round pegs found round holes all over the pitch.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is because poor soil or weak drainage—like using pots without drainage holes, one of many common mistakes of growing tomatoes in containers—can lead to root rot, nutrient deficiencies, and stunted growth, Omelchenko says.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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