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

Investors are reportedly borrowing record levels of money from brokerages to purchase securities. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

That means the company would need to pay more for that uncertainty, whether through selling shares, borrowing from lenders or issuing bonds. — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

If those conversations begin only after the fund officially enters the market, the manager is effectively borrowing against its own calendar. — George Wells, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Next year’s preliminary budget shows the kingdom is willing to keep borrowing to bolster its defenses and build trade routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

But higher rates make borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses — one reason mortgage rates have climbed to a three-year high in recent weeks. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

After the deal fell apart in the Legislature, Poppe said PG&E would pause $2 billion in new investments because its interest rates for borrowing the money would be too high. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026