as in loaning
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned
I can lend you my copy of the textbook until the weekend can you lend me five dollars?
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Recent Examples of lending
Her most recent roles include lending her voice to Hoppers, a cameo in Project Hail Mary, and the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building.
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have paused new deals and private investors have stopped lending.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
That sort of overreach could give Hezbollah new life by lending credence to the political rationale behind its paramilitary activities.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Artworks by Dominican artists are peppered throughout the building, lending the resort a gallery-like vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the unsigned interim agreement, the developer would finance a portion of the project by lending the city $24 million, which the city would pay back at 11 percent interest post-tax.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Gravel, stone edging or mulch borders create crisp edges that separate planting areas from walkways, lending a tidy, professional finish.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This home's crisp black exterior features plenty of windows that bring the surrounding landscape in, lending the space an indoor-outdoor feel.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
If private credit portfolios sour, this puts the collateral banks are lending against at risk.
—Katanga Johnson, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have paused new deals and private investors have stopped lending.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
That sort of overreach could give Hezbollah new life by lending credence to the political rationale behind its paramilitary activities.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Artworks by Dominican artists are peppered throughout the building, lending the resort a gallery-like vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the unsigned interim agreement, the developer would finance a portion of the project by lending the city $24 million, which the city would pay back at 11 percent interest post-tax.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Gravel, stone edging or mulch borders create crisp edges that separate planting areas from walkways, lending a tidy, professional finish.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This home's crisp black exterior features plenty of windows that bring the surrounding landscape in, lending the space an indoor-outdoor feel.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
If private credit portfolios sour, this puts the collateral banks are lending against at risk.
—Katanga Johnson, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lending
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Kevin Hart got sentimental sending son Hendrix off to prom — even loaning him a watch for the evening.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Dutch Cultural Heritage Agency currently oversees the collection, primarily storing the works or loaning them to museums and government buildings.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Lending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lending. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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