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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
Dickinson said the project allows residents to enjoy the flexibility of renting while avoiding many of the maintenance responsibilities associated with homeownership.
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Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The couple reportedly hosted around 1,000 guests after renting the arena for multiple days.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
After renting Lawson's pool, Meghan Clopton got quotes for building one in her own backyard.
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Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
3 July 2026
That, in turn, would dilute the stronger support of an empty homes tax by voters who are renting, Luna noted.
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Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Lenexa Vision gained revenue from renting the rooms and food and beverage sales, according to the lawsuit.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Everyone else is basically renting.
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Renana Ashkenazi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In the meantime, Fuller continues maintaining the Claire Boulevard property, though the tax delinquency has prevented her from renting it out since the 2024 eviction.
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Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2026
As the first week of the knockout rounds comes to a close, the soccer frenzy is translating into a short-term rental boom, with locals cashing in by renting out their homes.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The couple reportedly hosted around 1,000 guests after renting the arena for multiple days.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
After renting Lawson's pool, Meghan Clopton got quotes for building one in her own backyard.
—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
3 July 2026
That, in turn, would dilute the stronger support of an empty homes tax by voters who are renting, Luna noted.
—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Lenexa Vision gained revenue from renting the rooms and food and beverage sales, according to the lawsuit.
—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Everyone else is basically renting.
—
Renana Ashkenazi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
In the meantime, Fuller continues maintaining the Claire Boulevard property, though the tax delinquency has prevented her from renting it out since the 2024 eviction.
—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renting
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Lindsey Van Duyn, a sustainability and security manager for the Department of Consumer Affairs, said her unit is responsible for leasing properties for the department.
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These lands have been open for leasing for many decades and this decision validates decisions made in the past.
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Mizuho Americas analyst Dan Dolev told the Journal that the majority of these cuts probably trace to a post-pandemic hiring correction rather than AI itself.
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An American brand can open a local Hong Kong dollar account, a Vietnamese dong account, or a Portuguese euro account without ever setting up a foreign legal entity, leasing an office or hiring a single local employee.
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“Renting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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