LOANED Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

loaned

verb

past tense of loan

as in lent

to give to another for temporary use with the understanding that it or a like thing will be returned can you loan me your lawn mower this weekend?

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Recent Examples of loaned After the late monarch stopped wearing the tiara, it was loaned to Diana in 1981 as a wedding present. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 Less than two weeks ago, Bay loaned out defender Brooklyn Courtnall to San Diego on the same day the club brought in forward Agostina Holzheier from Argentina. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Nieves has raised $8,373 and loaned himself $14,000, according to their latest campaign finance reports. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 However, sources with knowledge of the situation say the Brazilian striker, who got loaned to Lyon in last season’s winter window, wants to stay, and Mourinho has been impressed by his efforts. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Businessman Perry Johnson has loaned his campaign more than $30 million, according to Michigan campaign finance records. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Ford loaned his campaign $8,000, which helped cover the qualifying fee, and has raised just over $14,000 as of July 24. — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026 Chen said Bo, Panshi and another associate had loaned more than $2 million to the developers of an apartment complex, prompting lawsuits over unpaid debts and control of the property. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 His government has loaned and granted millions of euros to countries in West Africa to patrol their coasts, and stop migrants from leaving. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026

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Carrie also owned Baguettes in other varieties, including snakeskin and leather, all of which were lent to the show by Fendi itself.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
The president’s backing typically carries significant weight in Republican politics, but businessman Perry Johnson had lent his campaign more than $30 million, according to Michigan campaign finance records.

— Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

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