as in adopts
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 borrows
When the government borrows more than the market expects, on the other hand, the Treasury may have to raise yields to sell the bonds.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
The core idea behind this concept borrows from the working principle of conventional lasers.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The New Balance Maxey v1 borrows its aesthetic from the wildly popular 9060 lifestyle sneaker.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tommy borrows all of Greg’s toiletries and immediately misplaces them.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
As Motorrad first pointed out, the 1000 RR borrows from QJ Motor, right from its design to the motor used.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
The researchers’ solution borrows directly from centuries of financial engineering.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
This iteration borrows its print from Schumacher’s historic textiles.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026
The core idea behind this concept borrows from the working principle of conventional lasers.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The New Balance Maxey v1 borrows its aesthetic from the wildly popular 9060 lifestyle sneaker.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tommy borrows all of Greg’s toiletries and immediately misplaces them.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
As Motorrad first pointed out, the 1000 RR borrows from QJ Motor, right from its design to the motor used.
—New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
The researchers’ solution borrows directly from centuries of financial engineering.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
This iteration borrows its print from Schumacher’s historic textiles.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borrows
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Defense tech adopts the countercultural posture of the avant-garde to shape the reception of military innovation.—
Simon Denny,
Artforum,
20 Apr. 2026
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Set near the foot of South Mountain and its 100 miles of trails, Wonderift adopts an earthy ethos, recycling grounds and providing a no-velvet-couch, no-frills hangout to hikers.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the luxury furniture of the 1970s, the Howell x Harrier collection embraces rich caramel shades, copper and silver accents, and luxe materials.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Borrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrows. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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