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as in hired
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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Recent Examples of rented
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Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
Boston also rented an industrial melter to clear out snow that's been dumped at a lot in Charlestown.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
That means people who previously rented affordable housing — and who make close to the area’s median income — can more easily make the jump from subsidized apartments to market-rate homes.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Perched on a hilltop in the scenic countryside, the luxurious fort can be rented for roughly $13,300 per night.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
In 2024, on the eve of the NFL draft, Drake rented out space to play basketball with his brothers and friends.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The complaint also says Coto rented a unit in the building as an office for the condo association, which the association didn’t use.
—Catherine Odom
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The property must be owner-occupied, meaning it can’t be rented out, according to the agency.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Kelly said she had been hired by the property manager, Ori Solomon, to clean the home, which was rented out by the room via websites, including Airbnb, according to the report.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Hazlitt, 6 Feb. 2026
Boston also rented an industrial melter to clear out snow that's been dumped at a lot in Charlestown.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
That means people who previously rented affordable housing — and who make close to the area’s median income — can more easily make the jump from subsidized apartments to market-rate homes.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Perched on a hilltop in the scenic countryside, the luxurious fort can be rented for roughly $13,300 per night.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
In 2024, on the eve of the NFL draft, Drake rented out space to play basketball with his brothers and friends.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
The complaint also says Coto rented a unit in the building as an office for the condo association, which the association didn’t use.
—Catherine Odom
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The property must be owner-occupied, meaning it can’t be rented out, according to the agency.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Kelly said she had been hired by the property manager, Ori Solomon, to clean the home, which was rented out by the room via websites, including Airbnb, according to the report.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rented
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In 2023, the company leased eight aircraft to an innovation arm of the United States Air Force and defense technology firm MTSI.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The bill specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Daily News first reported investigators served a search warrant on at least one SaferWatch employee after the company hired the brother of two of former Mayor Adams’ top deputies as a consultant.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The body is cleaned and prepared in the Muslim tradition, as the family takes one last look before the burial, while hired men recite the Koran.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Rented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rented. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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