renting

present participle of rent
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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 The filmmakers have been based in New York City for almost 20 years and have experienced firsthand the affordability crisis of renting in the city. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024 Though insurance will cover the majority of expenses incurred by the Rays in renting the Yankees’ spring training facility, the Rays are responsible for the costs of upgrading an adjacent field, where the Yankees’ Low-A affiliate, the Tampa Tarpons, play their regular-season games. Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 As one of the primary distributors of Nvidia chips, it’s found a niche renting on-demand compute space to AI startups. Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Love, even romantic love (with the burly Icelandic man who is now renting the Miller farm), becomes possible as Sam recognizes that the way out is forward. Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 After all, there’s a big difference between buying a seat on a rocket and renting out facilities on a space station. Georgina Torbet, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2024 The shooter seems to have taken steps to plan the attack and conceal his identity, Alcazar noted, using a fake ID, wearing a face mask and staying at a hostel, not renting a car but instead fleeing the scene first on foot and then on a bike. Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 Many of the housing developments are still under construction and will start renting over the next few years, while others are just now opening their doors. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024 Now, a new report highlights ways renting burdens many households, hindering them from financial stability and wealth creation. Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024

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“Renting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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