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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
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The Treasure Valley has been facing a housing shortage, with skyrocketing rents over the last few years and increasing homelessness.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Higher rents are potentially possible because the new complex, at 3585 Aero Court, is close to the region’s biggest biotech and tech companies, including Qualcomm.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
This stands in sharp contrast to struggling sectors like multifamily, which are contending with softening rents and oversupply in formerly high-growth markets.
—Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In return, developers agree to maintain rents affordable for low-income households for a time ranging between 15 and 30 years.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Williamsburg’s transformation into a retail heavyweight drawing both wealthy locals and Roosevelt Field regulars is, per the Real Deal, also being reflected in asking rents and the kinds of brands moving in.
—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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
With median home prices around $232,500 and rents around $1,000, Amarillo offers budget-friendly options for those looking for an active lifestyle.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
The Treasure Valley has been facing a housing shortage, with skyrocketing rents over the last few years and increasing homelessness.
—Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Higher rents are potentially possible because the new complex, at 3585 Aero Court, is close to the region’s biggest biotech and tech companies, including Qualcomm.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
This stands in sharp contrast to struggling sectors like multifamily, which are contending with softening rents and oversupply in formerly high-growth markets.
—Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In return, developers agree to maintain rents affordable for low-income households for a time ranging between 15 and 30 years.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Williamsburg’s transformation into a retail heavyweight drawing both wealthy locals and Roosevelt Field regulars is, per the Real Deal, also being reflected in asking rents and the kinds of brands moving in.
—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
Verb
The latter also rents surfboards to those who want to ride the waves.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rents
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Laying in an almost illusion deconstruction, the black fabric featured cutouts to reveal the white corset beneath the bustline in a plunging V shape and at the sides, along with waist-high slits on either side of the front of the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Net pots are plastic containers with slits that allow roots to grow through.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Without such infrastructure, stablecoins risk being hobbled by operational gaps rather than technological limits.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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BlueCrew hires warehouse workers in about two dozen cities, primarily located in California, Texas, Utah, Florida, Texas and Illinois.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the people who hires Arj off the app is Jeff, a rich and stereotypical tech bro, played by Seth Rogen.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
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Click the video below to see a sweet brotherly reunion filled with the kind of hug that comes with happy tears and pure joy.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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This test evaluates the quantity and quality of your tears to diagnose dry eye syndrome.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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This set includes six hangers, each designed with five holes that can hold five garments both horizontally (up to 6 pounds) and vertically (up to 8 pounds).—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several bullet holes, a pile of sheets, clothing and cardboard covered in blood were all found at the scene, along with an AR-style rifle, other guns and several pools of blood, according to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Key prevention strategies include sealing cracks and crevices in walls, roofs, and around windows and doors.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The females wait folded within crevices in bark.—
Rosanna Warren,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Propelled by one of guitarist Wes Borland’s hypnotic riffs, crunching beats, old-school record scratches and the group’s signature shouty choruses, the whole thing comes crashing to a close with a pummeling final chorus that finally nods to the country star in the title.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Rents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rents. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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