as in to adopt
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 borrow
High bond yields make borrowing more expensive for average Americans, since 10-year Treasury rates influence the rates offered for a variety of loans, including mortgages and credit cards.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The chefs would occasionally ask the bakers to borrow their sugar container .
—Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
With personal loan interest rates over 12%, on average, and credit card rates over 20%, then, this is one of the more viable options to consider, especially for those looking to borrow a five-figure amount, such as $20,000 currently.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The braking setup is also borrowed, with 290-mm discs, but they are held by Brembo Stylema four-pot radial calipers as opposed to Kawasaki’s in-house units on the ZX-4RR.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The chefs would occasionally ask the bakers to borrow their sugar container .
—Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
With personal loan interest rates over 12%, on average, and credit card rates over 20%, then, this is one of the more viable options to consider, especially for those looking to borrow a five-figure amount, such as $20,000 currently.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The braking setup is also borrowed, with 290-mm discs, but they are held by Brembo Stylema four-pot radial calipers as opposed to Kawasaki’s in-house units on the ZX-4RR.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for borrow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borrow
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During Easter, Berman cautions adults not to impulsively adopt a bunny for children who may not be committed to caring for them long-term.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Into the garbage went one man’s Bible, eyeglasses, clothes and photos of his sister and the mom who adopted him.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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As so many of his peers have run from that reality, Self is embracing the challenge, with precisely nothing left to prove.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Designed by the architecture firm Minarc with interiors by MYMM, the home embraces a welcoming Scandi-chic aesthetic.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Borrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrow. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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