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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 borrowed
George Gurley, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The Dutchman has arguably been the best January signing since Fiorentina borrowed Mohamed Salah from Chelsea a little over a decade ago.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 May 2026
For comparison, the Treasury Department borrowed $577 billion during the January-March quarter and expects to borrow $671 billion July–September quarter.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Ackerman said the 43-year-old even borrowed his bench last weekend.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
After confirming with the Coast Guard that Craig’s vessel was involved, Lance immediately borrowed a speedboat and headed out to search.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Displaying some 40 photographs, primarily inkjet prints, these images span moments from 2009, when Vuong first borrowed a friend’s Nikon, to pictures snapped as recently as 2025.
—Sarah Moroz, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Among the many shoes that have borrowed from jeans are the Nike Air Max 95, Air Jordan 3, Adidas Samba and Converse Cons.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Neither the government’s evidence nor that from the Haitian police, including an AR-15 style assault weapon borrowed from the parallel Haiti investigation, can be trusted, lawyers for each of the defendants told jurors.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
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London, the city New York has largely borrowed the model from, has more than 130, according to a 2025 report.
—George Gurley, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
The Dutchman has arguably been the best January signing since Fiorentina borrowed Mohamed Salah from Chelsea a little over a decade ago.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 May 2026
For comparison, the Treasury Department borrowed $577 billion during the January-March quarter and expects to borrow $671 billion July–September quarter.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 May 2026
Ackerman said the 43-year-old even borrowed his bench last weekend.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
After confirming with the Coast Guard that Craig’s vessel was involved, Lance immediately borrowed a speedboat and headed out to search.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Displaying some 40 photographs, primarily inkjet prints, these images span moments from 2009, when Vuong first borrowed a friend’s Nikon, to pictures snapped as recently as 2025.
—Sarah Moroz, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Among the many shoes that have borrowed from jeans are the Nike Air Max 95, Air Jordan 3, Adidas Samba and Converse Cons.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Neither the government’s evidence nor that from the Haitian police, including an AR-15 style assault weapon borrowed from the parallel Haiti investigation, can be trusted, lawyers for each of the defendants told jurors.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borrowed
Adjective
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While Craig will be the assumed starter, typically Dykes has at least tried to have a quarterback battle, with redshirt freshman Adam Schobel being Craig’s primary competition to watch.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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Witnessing violence has, unfortunately, become an assumed risk when logging onto the internet.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bald eagle has been a national emblem since Congress adopted the Great Seal in 1782, though it wasn’t designated the national bird until 2024.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Though its origins are disputed, artists from across the world have adopted the aesthetic, offering creative takes that go from hyperrealistic to surreal to playful and bright.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Designed to evoke elements of Woody, the Howdy Hero line blends snake root extract with notes of warm vanilla, desert sage and worn leather.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Keepiece, Cooper’s own vintage dealership, showed lovingly worn wristwatches from brands such as Omega, Tudor, and Grand Seiko, as well as a selection of colorful, customizable leather straps.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Passed in the final days of session and signed into law by Lamont earlier this week, the bill was praised as a massive victory for the state’s labor community and has been strongly embraced by unions and workers advocacy groups.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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As a front man, Riley embraced the name—and, with it, a peacocking ambition to achieve mass visibility.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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“Borrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrowed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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