Synonyms of borrowing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adopting
• embracing
• assimilating
• cultivating
• copying
• following
• espousing
• taking up
• taking on
• imitating
• using
• utilizing
• appropriating
• incorporating
• usurping
• picking up on
• absorbing
• quoting
• honoring
• raising
• domesticating
• cherishing
• taking over
• naturalizing
• affecting
• arrogating
• fostering
• heeding
• pretending
• assuming
• simulating
• treasuring
• rearing
• nurturing
• prizing
• bringing up
• putting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoning
• relinquishing
• forsaking
• surrendering
• giving up
• rejecting
• disowning
• renouncing
• repudiating
• discarding
• spurning
• abjuring
• abnegating
• jettisoning
• throwing away
• throwing out
• junking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of borrowing

Alas, borrowing Carpenter’s surface-level signatures doesn’t mean that his impeccable sense of suspense and rhythm are also transferred, or his sharp cultural commentary. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

That is an enormous volume of borrowing outside crisis times. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

High bond yields make borrowing more expensive for average Americans because Treasury rates influence the interest rates offered by private lenders. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

By raising the cost to banks of borrowing money, the Fed can slow the rate of inflation by effectively forcing banks to raise their own interest rates for loans. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Despite being the wealthiest generation, boomers are still burdened by significant debt, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans; borrowing against brokerage accounts and other investments; and personal and business loans. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

At the same time, businesses are borrowing a fortune to expand data center networks and integrate artificial intelligence. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Rouser said financial-aid counselors talk with students about borrowing responsibly and, when appropriate, using student-loan refunds to cover expenses beyond what the university bills them for. — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Schulz compared younger Americans increasing their credit scores with a new driver borrowing Mom or Dad’s car. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026