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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Others suggest that borrowing strategies from biology may offer the most efficient path toward adaptable, resilient machines.
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New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
But for crypto, the losses caused by all that borrowing and speculation deeply shook investors, reminding them of the sector's volatility.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
With this trending movement, many are skipping new purchases in favor of borrowing, thrifting, and sharing.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Marie has given me no further payments, and the borrowing has stopped.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
But for crypto, the losses caused by all that borrowing and speculation deeply shook investors, reminding them of the sector's volatility.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
With this trending movement, many are skipping new purchases in favor of borrowing, thrifting, and sharing.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Marie has given me no further payments, and the borrowing has stopped.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/borrowing. Accessed 10 Feb. 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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