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
In its lawsuit, the agency’s investigators said Frost’s company, First Liberty Building and Loan, lied to investors about lending high-interest loans to small firms.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
Some of his producing credits demonstrate his interest in a wide swath of genres, lending his expertise to such films as My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), The Ant Bully (2006), Mamma Mia! (2008), and the HBO series Big Love, through his production company Playtone.
—Rachel Yang, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Culkin lent his voice to the audio drama Outliers, earning a 2023 Ambie nomination for Best Performance in Audio Fiction.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
Some of his producing credits demonstrate his interest in a wide swath of genres, lending his expertise to such films as My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), The Ant Bully (2006), Mamma Mia! (2008), and the HBO series Big Love, through his production company Playtone.
—Rachel Yang, EW.com, 9 July 2025
Culkin lent his voice to the audio drama Outliers, earning a 2023 Ambie nomination for Best Performance in Audio Fiction.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lend
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After the winners were announced, the couples were given two envelopes, one of which contained the $100,000 cash prize and the other didn’t.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Three spacious pools give you the choice between a saltwater mini-lap pool, the beach infinity pool or the adult pool which is conveniently located just step away from the Veuve Clicquot champagne bar.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The hosts talk about the company’s unique business history—Céspedes bought it out of bankruptcy after loaning the owners $700,000—and whether there’s an opportunity for the company to make metal bats to sell to youth players.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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Under the deal, as currently structured, the city would loan the value of the building, or $45.6 million, to the developer and issue a seller’s note to recoup the leasehold payment, plus 4% simple interest, over a 55-year period.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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