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plural of rent

rents

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rent
1
as in leases
to give the possession and use of (something) in return for periodic payment we rented the apartment to a college student for $500 a month

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2
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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Noun
  • On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Report Notes Staffing Problem The task force found that Thomas Crooks, the gunman in Butler, Pennsylvania, exploited security gaps caused by insufficient staffing and resources.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • At the same time, the company hires industry experts who—despite the existing policy—are harsh, judgmental and transactional, making day-to-day collaboration and teamwork extremely challenging.
    Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Partner hires help increase gender equity in fields that need it.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Research has shown the crows even know how to use tools like sticks to bring food out of crevices.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Microwave white chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl on HIGH in 15-second intervals until melted, about 1 minute, stirring between intervals.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Like Tomb Raider and Uncharted, The Great Circle is puzzle-heavy, requiring players to match up levers and cogs at frequent intervals to open doors or boxes.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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