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

Twain wrote or co-wrote the majority of the album, borrowing heavily from country, blues, gospel, soul, and rock—textures better suited to her lower register than the pop stylings of her last two releases. — Amanda Wicks, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026

Berman also pressed his advantage as a first mover, borrowing capital from large financial firms that wanted to get into the market. — Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

And shorting — borrowing a stock to sell it high in the hopes of repurchasing it at a cheaper price later and pocketing the proceeds — is having a bit of a renaissance. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Two options that may come up in your search are borrowing from your 401(k) or enrolling in a debt settlement program. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Some analysts warned that the company’s July 1 pricing change pulled renewals forward, potentially borrowing backlog strength from later quarters. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Adults are borrowing the idea to counter hours of sitting and slouching. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Some users rotate their choices by weekday, travel schedule or menstrual cycle phase, borrowing techniques from biohacking culture. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

The 2% Fed target is an arbitrary number, economists say, representing a level of inflation that will support economic growth and keep consumers and companies borrowing, investing and spending. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 July 2026