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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
For them, streaming from the cloud is as natural as renting videos from Blockbuster were to me and my friends.
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Taesik Yoon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Unexplained inconsistencies in the reasoning for renting a vehicle, or nervousness or a refusal to answer questions about the reason for rental, may also be a sign for concern, the bulletin said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Paddlers can also recreate in the lake, using the private boat launch or renting kayaks from the city between May and September.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Full houses were renting for the same price as the motel room.
—Lauren Peace, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
The family has lived in the house for just over a year now, and says the biggest adjustment has been getting used to all the expenses that come with owning instead of renting, like paying for water, remembering to take out the garbage, and overall upkeep.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
Would-be home buyers will continue to prioritize renting.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Growing apartment appeal Uncertainty gripping the housing market and a cloudy interest rate picture is leading many would-be home buyers to pick renting instead of purchasing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider renting from non-airport locations or smaller vehicles to save money.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Taesik Yoon, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Unexplained inconsistencies in the reasoning for renting a vehicle, or nervousness or a refusal to answer questions about the reason for rental, may also be a sign for concern, the bulletin said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
Paddlers can also recreate in the lake, using the private boat launch or renting kayaks from the city between May and September.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Full houses were renting for the same price as the motel room.
—Lauren Peace, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
The family has lived in the house for just over a year now, and says the biggest adjustment has been getting used to all the expenses that come with owning instead of renting, like paying for water, remembering to take out the garbage, and overall upkeep.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
Would-be home buyers will continue to prioritize renting.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Growing apartment appeal Uncertainty gripping the housing market and a cloudy interest rate picture is leading many would-be home buyers to pick renting instead of purchasing.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Consider renting from non-airport locations or smaller vehicles to save money.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Renting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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