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
His background as an experienced healthcare professional and as a cancer survivor lends him a unique perspective, one that may lead to lasting change for those in similar circumstances.
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Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Like the West African mythological creature that lends the bar its name, the drinks at Anansi will, indeed, sneak up on you.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
And because the cut is all about an off-kilter feel, natural texture only lends to the structure.
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Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The long-frustrated English squad lends additional intrigue to the July 5 primetime match, as the Three Lions prepare to return to the site of a harrowing loss to Argentina 40 years ago.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
The first library in the state, stocked with books brought from England, was the Smith Library in Salisbury that opened in 1771 and morphed into the Scoville Memorial Library which still lends books today.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Leaving spent flowers in place lends a more relaxed or cottage garden feel to the space, which has a certain appeal.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Blending matters more, too; while the village of Faugères lends its name to the wine, six others at varying altitudes (up to 400m) and exposures make up the appellation.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Adding another unexpected layer is Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, who lends his voice to the film after LePage and producer Christine Noël successfully convinced the rock icon to join what became a passion project.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
Like the West African mythological creature that lends the bar its name, the drinks at Anansi will, indeed, sneak up on you.
—
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
And because the cut is all about an off-kilter feel, natural texture only lends to the structure.
—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
The long-frustrated English squad lends additional intrigue to the July 5 primetime match, as the Three Lions prepare to return to the site of a harrowing loss to Argentina 40 years ago.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
The first library in the state, stocked with books brought from England, was the Smith Library in Salisbury that opened in 1771 and morphed into the Scoville Memorial Library which still lends books today.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Leaving spent flowers in place lends a more relaxed or cottage garden feel to the space, which has a certain appeal.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Blending matters more, too; while the village of Faugères lends its name to the wine, six others at varying altitudes (up to 400m) and exposures make up the appellation.
—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Adding another unexpected layer is Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, who lends his voice to the film after LePage and producer Christine Noël successfully convinced the rock icon to join what became a passion project.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lends
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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The softened felt gives under his fingers, then holds, each adjustment staying a little longer than the last.
Verb
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Anne loans it to the other (slender) girls in exchange for bars of soap or clothes coupons.
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The firm typically loans money to smaller soccer clubs near the bottom of the table in Europe’s top leagues, as well as some lower on a country’s soccer pyramid.
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“Lends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lends. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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