as in to give
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 lend
Known for its peppery, licorice-like notes, muddled tarragon lends an extra layer of botanical flavor to the famous French cocktail of gin, lemon juice, sweetener, and dry champagne or sparkling wine.
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Its mix of speed, customization and novelty shapes also lends itself to social settings such as parties or gatherings, where quick turnaround can be a practical advantage.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Longtime Stones sideman Darryl Jones, Matt Clifford and Steve Jordan also lend a hand.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 May 2026
With the assistance of producer Gavin Brown, who lent a glossy touch to Fantasies and Synthetica, Metric offers a simulacrum of their signature sound, one that lacks Haines’ snotty energy but provides a few melodies that can rival the band’s best.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Its mix of speed, customization and novelty shapes also lends itself to social settings such as parties or gatherings, where quick turnaround can be a practical advantage.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2026
Longtime Stones sideman Darryl Jones, Matt Clifford and Steve Jordan also lend a hand.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 May 2026
With the assistance of producer Gavin Brown, who lent a glossy touch to Fantasies and Synthetica, Metric offers a simulacrum of their signature sound, one that lacks Haines’ snotty energy but provides a few melodies that can rival the band’s best.
—Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
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The casting has always managed to feel diverse, but in a guileless, incidental way, giving the appearance of multicultural inclusion without espousing any explicitly progressive viewpoints.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inning-ending calls have been overturned, giving hitters another opportunity that, in some cases, has led to game-changing home runs.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Miller, who has loaned his campaign $4 million so far, ran a 30-second campaign ad on NBC4 between the evening’s mayoral and gubernatorial debates.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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According to campaign finance filings, Ramaswamy raised $5 million during the first three months of 2026 and also loaned himself $25 million, leaving him with $30 million cash on hand as of April.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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