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as in gaps
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
peered through the rent in the old garden wall for a glimpse of her mysterious new neighbor
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as in hires
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 rents
Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Others demand inflated rents and deposits that few can afford.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That stands in contrast to the Bay Area, where only about 9% of total office inventory was built after 2020, and where prime rents average $1,296 per square meter.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The regulations also contribute to the high rents and building costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
That is the daily reality for millions of New Yorkers, where the cost of living continues to outpace wages and rising rents squeeze the very families trying to get ahead.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Apartment rents usually rise in the spring months, as demand warms from the winter chill, but this year the gains are unusually small.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Many renters are unable to make permanent upgrades to their homes, while renovations can sometimes lead to higher rents.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Pulp and paper giant Georgia-Pacific announced the conversion of its namesake 51-story downtown tower will include more than 130 apartments at below market-rate rents.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Her office confirmed Chen still rents the property to her parents.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters was arrested at a lavish Las Olas Isles Mansion in Fort Lauderdale that rents for $65,000 a month.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond porta-potties, the company rents restroom trailers, hand-washing stations and temporary fencing for events, government agencies, and construction and other worksites, says its website.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Sbranti told The Sacramento Bee earlier this month that the Democrat rents a room in the home and stays there when in his East Bay district.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Single White Female follows Allison (Fonda), who rents a room in her apartment to Hedra (Leigh) and begins to get suspicious about her tenant’s strange behavior.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Owner Mary Josielewski rents her small rooms only to retirees.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Speedway Motorsports, which owns Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, rents COTA for the week from COTA chairman Bobby Epstein.
—Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
With gas prices, rents, groceries and everyday expenses climbing, even a casual night out can upset a budget, and a surprise fee at the end of the meal can ruin the experience.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Others demand inflated rents and deposits that few can afford.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
That stands in contrast to the Bay Area, where only about 9% of total office inventory was built after 2020, and where prime rents average $1,296 per square meter.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The regulations also contribute to the high rents and building costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
That is the daily reality for millions of New Yorkers, where the cost of living continues to outpace wages and rising rents squeeze the very families trying to get ahead.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Apartment rents usually rise in the spring months, as demand warms from the winter chill, but this year the gains are unusually small.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Many renters are unable to make permanent upgrades to their homes, while renovations can sometimes lead to higher rents.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Pulp and paper giant Georgia-Pacific announced the conversion of its namesake 51-story downtown tower will include more than 130 apartments at below market-rate rents.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
For something a little more quirky, the Exotic Resort Zoo rents safari cabins.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Her office confirmed Chen still rents the property to her parents.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Peters was arrested at a lavish Las Olas Isles Mansion in Fort Lauderdale that rents for $65,000 a month.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Beyond porta-potties, the company rents restroom trailers, hand-washing stations and temporary fencing for events, government agencies, and construction and other worksites, says its website.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Sbranti told The Sacramento Bee earlier this month that the Democrat rents a room in the home and stays there when in his East Bay district.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Single White Female follows Allison (Fonda), who rents a room in her apartment to Hedra (Leigh) and begins to get suspicious about her tenant’s strange behavior.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Owner Mary Josielewski rents her small rooms only to retirees.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Speedway Motorsports, which owns Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, rents COTA for the week from COTA chairman Bobby Epstein.
—Kevin Lyttle, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rents
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The comfy frock is midi-length, features subtle side slits, and is made from a lightweight, stretchy material.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Using a sharp knife, cut 2 slits, about 2 inches apart, through fat on edge of each pork chop.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts have also said America’s broader retirement system earns just a C-plus grade, with persistent gaps in coverage, savings adequacy, and longevity protection.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The rule allowed conservation groups to obtain leases for restoration work, similar to how the Bureau of Land Management awards leases to private contractors for extraction and development, points out Sage Marshall of Field & Stream.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Historic Third Ward BID – which leases Catalano from the city – will seek construction bids this summer, its executive director said.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Olathe Schools normally hires around 200 certified/licensed staff per year.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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After all, Broidy’s private intelligence company, Circinus, hires the same kinds of former spies and commandos that Chalker’s once did.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some players collapsed onto the turf in joyful tears.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neither said a word as tears fell down their faces.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Nelly Korda birdied her final two holes to shoot a 69 to move to 5 under and in second place, setting up a final pairing of friendly rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These small black beetles chew holes in leaves and stunt the plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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Or are there answers to find in its crevices?—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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For furniture and home decor with nooks and crannies, invest in a dusting brush that can reach the crevices.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Rents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rents. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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