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Definition of loannext

loan

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verb

as in to lend
to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned can you loan me your lawn mower this weekend?

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Recent Examples of loan
Noun
When calculating with these numbers, avoiding PMI could save you anywhere from $120 to $280 per month on a $400,000 loan. Aly J Yale, CBS News, 6 May 2026 Vladimir Sklarov, 63, also known as Gregory Mitchell and Mark Simon Bentley, set up a sham company, Astor Asset Group, that purported to be a legitimate and experienced loan provider that was connected to the Astors, federal prosecutors said. Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
Yes, Grealish was loaned to Everton for the season in August. Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Lamborghini supported the event by loaning Robb Report a Revuelto, the Italian automaker’s flagship hybrid supercar. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for loan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loan
Noun
  • Advertisement Start preparing days in advance A few days before your procedure, switch to what’s called a low-residue diet—one free of high-fiber foods like whole grains, fruits, and raw vegetables—which will help minimize the amount of undigested food that lingers in your colon.
    Holly Burns, Time, 6 May 2026
  • Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey also will be one of the summer’s top-grossing titles, with the pic’s sellout of Imax 70MM locations a year in advance a big indicator of want-to-see.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • But the appearances of several key props — and, perhaps more importantly, several original puppeteers — helped lend sentiment to the night.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 7 May 2026
  • They’re made with polyester, cotton, and spandex, a blend that lends itself to a stretchier fabric than most denim.
    Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The casual acknowledgement of brushing off offers of bribes alarmed some Republican activists, who will endorse a candidate for governor at their state convention on May 16.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Loan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loan. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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