as in loaned
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 lent
For instance, Odd Muse founder Aimee Smale has even lent her own voice to her brand’s AI agent to ensure a consistent customer experience.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Mbappé’s tendency to weigh in on national affairs—and his savviness in doing so —has lent remarkable power to the voice of a single player.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
While Philly Touch Tours has led programs everywhere from the Mütter Museum to the Philadelphia Flower Show, few settings have lent themselves to touch as naturally as Signers’ Hall.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The French government, however, lent its support to the expedition and later gave the US company title to the artifacts under the condition that whatever was recovered would not be sold.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
In celebration of the new film from 20th Century Studios, Rogers lent her stylish eye to Macy's for a special collection with in-house brand, On 34th.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The same theme also lent itself to a lot of consideration about how the body factored into fashion itself, as seen on these double-take gowns worn by Chase Infiniti (in Thom Browne) and Doja Cat and Hailey Bieber (both in Saint Laurent).
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
From there, Sterling lent his voice to Islanders and Nets games while also doing pregame host work before Yankees broadcasts.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Mbappé’s tendency to weigh in on national affairs—and his savviness in doing so —has lent remarkable power to the voice of a single player.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
While Philly Touch Tours has led programs everywhere from the Mütter Museum to the Philadelphia Flower Show, few settings have lent themselves to touch as naturally as Signers’ Hall.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2026
The French government, however, lent its support to the expedition and later gave the US company title to the artifacts under the condition that whatever was recovered would not be sold.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
In celebration of the new film from 20th Century Studios, Rogers lent her stylish eye to Macy's for a special collection with in-house brand, On 34th.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 May 2026
The same theme also lent itself to a lot of consideration about how the body factored into fashion itself, as seen on these double-take gowns worn by Chase Infiniti (in Thom Browne) and Doja Cat and Hailey Bieber (both in Saint Laurent).
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
From there, Sterling lent his voice to Islanders and Nets games while also doing pregame host work before Yankees broadcasts.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lent
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The Galaxy announced Thursday that midfielder Tucker Lepley was loaned to Oakland Roots SC of the USL Championship through the remainder of the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
8 May 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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The reliever, who had previously kept the ball in the park all year, also gave one up to the Brewers’ Jake Bauers in the Yankees’ loss on Saturday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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The historian learned not only the date of the house, but that the property’s first buyer was Thomas Clark, who later likely gave it to a son, Jonah Clark, upon his wedding to Sarah Northrop.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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“Lent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lent. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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