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as in leasing
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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as in hiring
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 renting
Another woman was renting a room with her teenaged autistic son.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Ortiz has seen the movie four times in theaters with audiences, including renting out a theater for friends.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Come spend an entire day on the shore by renting a chaise lounge and an umbrella from one of the many outfitters waiting to hook you up.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The gallery has a board, staff and volunteers, also gaining funds from renting the studio spaces, grants, but relying heavily on donations.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Borrowers can — and often do — use conventional mortgages to launch their real estate portfolios by living in a portion of the home and renting out another portion, or by renovating a home and reselling it for a profit.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Mecklenburg County previously barred residents from renting out residential pools by the hour, an increasingly popular practice nationwide.
—Mary Ramsey
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
After renting a dingy, Alvarez uploaded an image of the lobster’s release.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some landlords continue renting deteriorating properties because demand remains high.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Ortiz has seen the movie four times in theaters with audiences, including renting out a theater for friends.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Come spend an entire day on the shore by renting a chaise lounge and an umbrella from one of the many outfitters waiting to hook you up.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
The gallery has a board, staff and volunteers, also gaining funds from renting the studio spaces, grants, but relying heavily on donations.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Borrowers can — and often do — use conventional mortgages to launch their real estate portfolios by living in a portion of the home and renting out another portion, or by renovating a home and reselling it for a profit.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Mecklenburg County previously barred residents from renting out residential pools by the hour, an increasingly popular practice nationwide.
—Mary Ramsey
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
After renting a dingy, Alvarez uploaded an image of the lobster’s release.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some landlords continue renting deteriorating properties because demand remains high.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renting
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Andrew Frey, director of the city’s Department of Real Estate & Asset Management, said there have not been conversations about the possibility of selling or leasing Miami City Hall.—
Tess Riski
March 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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SpaceX’s plan to have boats ferry Starship rockets from Texas to Florida is getting closer to reality with Port of Brownsville officials in talks with the firm about leasing space to build a dock.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The construction sector, as well as transportation and logistics, also contributed to the surge in hiring.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Right now, the city has paused hiring and spending at Boston Public Schools due to the budget gap there, and a city spokesperson told the Herald in a statement that the mayor is freezing spending to address the city’s shortfall.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Renting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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