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
Undergrad Subsidized loans are being eliminated, making the total cost of borrowing dramatically higher.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Short sellers look to benefit from a company's falling share price by borrowing its stock to sell on the open market, then later buying it back at a lower price.
—CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
It’s expected to be the first in a series of reductions that should make borrowing more accessible for consumers.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
As yields for Treasury notes decline, the cost of borrowing also decreases for consumers, leading to likely lower rates on borrowing for credit cards, businesses and vehicle purchases, among other loans.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Short sellers look to benefit from a company's falling share price by borrowing its stock to sell on the open market, then later buying it back at a lower price.
—CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
It’s expected to be the first in a series of reductions that should make borrowing more accessible for consumers.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
As yields for Treasury notes decline, the cost of borrowing also decreases for consumers, leading to likely lower rates on borrowing for credit cards, businesses and vehicle purchases, among other loans.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite higher long-term costs, the upfront expense of adopting a pet has actually decreased since 2024.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, Luca Stefano used a mohair fabric with a dark-mustardy finish for his LS35A sofa, embracing the earthier side of metallics.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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These travelers are embracing extreme day trips.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrowing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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