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
But the geography that lends the area its charm also carries a quiet threat.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The strap is crafted from high-grade rubber, textured to evoke the appearance of Cordura, which lends a distinct sport-chic vibe.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The remaining 156, concerned for their jobs, lent their support anonymously.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 July 2025
Beauty also continues to dominate in this area, with the products lending themselves to live demonstrations.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The strap is crafted from high-grade rubber, textured to evoke the appearance of Cordura, which lends a distinct sport-chic vibe.
—Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The remaining 156, concerned for their jobs, lent their support anonymously.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 July 2025
Beauty also continues to dominate in this area, with the products lending themselves to live demonstrations.
—Catherine Erdly, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His cameo in Rocky III gave wrestling mainstream attention, along with his cartoon called Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n’ Wrestling, which was broadcast on Saturday mornings in the mid-1980s.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The club also announced on Friday that 19-year-old Homegrown goalkeeper Adam Beaudry has been loaned to the defending USL Championship title winners Colorado Springs Switchbacks for the remainder of this season.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
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The congresswoman loaned her campaign $700,000 ahead of last year’s primary.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
17 July 2025
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“Lend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lend. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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