BORROWING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

borrowing

verb

present participle of borrow

as in adopting

to take for one's own use (something originated by another) borrowed the basic plot from a book of tales, but put her personal stamp on the story

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Recent Examples of borrowing Kuper recommends renting or borrowing a pressure washer to give concrete a thorough cleaning. —

Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 The Fed typically raises its benchmark interest rate to help curb inflation by making borrowing more expensive and lowers it to stimulate economic growth and hiring. —

Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 May 2026 But 7 months ago, Christopher was borrowing money to pay his rent. —

Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 Even backers of more progressive taxes have warned a one-time wealth tax would do little to address how the ultra-wealthy are able to skirt income tax by borrowing against their assets, recommending instead a more comprehensive structure to tax capital gains. —

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for borrowing

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Over the last few years, an increasing number of higher education institutions across the country have begun adopting some form of the three-year degree, including several in Connecticut’s neighboring states.

— Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Consumers are also adopting the tech to outsource administrative tasks.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 June 2026