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
Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.
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Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The committee also approved borrowing $8 million for the Fire Department's aging equipment and requested a plan to add a farebox to The Hop streetcar.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The tech giants are also borrowing from private credit.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Your child is constantly borrowing your debit or credit card.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
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Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The committee also approved borrowing $8 million for the Fire Department's aging equipment and requested a plan to add a farebox to The Hop streetcar.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The tech giants are also borrowing from private credit.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Your child is constantly borrowing your debit or credit card.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borrowing
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The Environmental Commission, made up of City Council-named board members, is expected Wednesday to vote on adopting bird-friendly changes as part of the center’s new design.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stay younger longer and stem the effects of aging by adopting simple micro-habits.—
Team Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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Morgan is embracing her new life as a businesswoman, running multiple ventures including her media company Togethxr and investment firm Trybe Ventures.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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So embracing hygge is an integral part of feeling cozy.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrowing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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