as in gives
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 lends
The décor lends an air of sophisticated swagger, but the vibe is all elegance, with a wine list of uncommon depth and originality, especially in a cocktail-loving city.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Hadi tells an engaging story, brings complex and surprising characters to life, lends a locale an aesthetic iconography, and renders personal identity inextricable from the forces of history that shaped or deformed it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Create a translucent accent wall of sorts with this water-resistant Quiet Town pick that lends a burst of color to your bathroom.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
One standout for me was Makoto, where the renowned chef Makoto Okuwa, a master of Japanese cuisine, lends his expertise.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
This sitting room—situated next to a covered outdoor space—lends itself perfectly to that approach.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Adding a bit of vertical structure to your vegetable garden not only helps support your plants but also defines the space and lends visual interest.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Here, mixing different chain thicknesses lends itself well to creating some messy texture to make the outfit feel more relaxed and organic.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
The Water sign is known for its complexity, magnetism and innate sense of authority, which certainly lends to some of Oliver's storylines on the show.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Hadi tells an engaging story, brings complex and surprising characters to life, lends a locale an aesthetic iconography, and renders personal identity inextricable from the forces of history that shaped or deformed it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Create a translucent accent wall of sorts with this water-resistant Quiet Town pick that lends a burst of color to your bathroom.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
One standout for me was Makoto, where the renowned chef Makoto Okuwa, a master of Japanese cuisine, lends his expertise.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
This sitting room—situated next to a covered outdoor space—lends itself perfectly to that approach.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
Adding a bit of vertical structure to your vegetable garden not only helps support your plants but also defines the space and lends visual interest.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Here, mixing different chain thicknesses lends itself well to creating some messy texture to make the outfit feel more relaxed and organic.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
The Water sign is known for its complexity, magnetism and innate sense of authority, which certainly lends to some of Oliver's storylines on the show.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lends
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That gives Takaichi a clear path to deliver on her agenda over the coming years – until the next election in 2027.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The speech and debate clause, under Article 1, Section 6, of the Constitution, gives these members immunity from liability for defamation when reading the list of names aloud in court.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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SpaceX has shifted from selling the standard Starlink dish for $349 as part of new subscriber sign-ups to a new model in the US that loans out the hardware for free, requiring $0 upfront cost.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Nov. 2025
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This exhibition is presented through Bank of America’s Art in Our Communities program, which loans complete exhibitions at no cost to museums and nonprofit galleries.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lends. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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