borrowing
noun
bor·row·ing
ˈbär-ə-wiŋ 
ˈbȯr-
: something borrowed
especially
: a word or phrase adopted from one language into another
Examples of borrowing in a Sentence
He's compiling a list of Japanese borrowings in English.
Students must have their own pencils. Borrowing is not allowed.
Economists predict that there will be increases in government borrowing.
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The risks of more borrowing Harrell, however, sees meaningful risks associated with the borrowing.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
That essentially delays the chances of a Fed rate cut for the time being and could result in higher borrowing costs for a series of products, of which mortgages and mortgage refinance loans won't be excluded.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lower interest rates help boost stocks and other investments by lowering borrowing costs.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But Jelly Roll’s approach is the part worth borrowing.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
That essentially delays the chances of a Fed rate cut for the time being and could result in higher borrowing costs for a series of products, of which mortgages and mortgage refinance loans won't be excluded.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lower interest rates help boost stocks and other investments by lowering borrowing costs.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
But Jelly Roll’s approach is the part worth borrowing.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for borrowing
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“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borrowing. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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borrowing
noun
bor·row·ing
ˈbär-ə-wiŋ
ˈbȯr-
: something borrowed
especially
: a word or phrase adopted from one language into another
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