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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
Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
If her name sounds familiar to Landman fans, that’s because Sheridan, a friend of the Goffs, apparently borrowed it for the steel magnolia of an oil wife, played by Demi Moore.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hear firsthand from production designer Suzie Davies on how the film set borrowed from the pages and translated to the silver screen.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Porter also borrowed from one section of Chesterton’s new building and permit ordinance, charging contractors or property owners more for failing to properly obtain a permit.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
As brands chase the allure of vintage authenticity, these words have been stretched thin—earned by few, borrowed by many.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
My mother borrowed money from a friend, sold some stuff around the house, and gave me just enough for my first year at Mount Sinai.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Bamboo Kitchen borrowed one from another business owned by Empire Jewelry LLC.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
That standard, borrowed from the context of criminal arrest, appears protective of individual rights.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Appearing at the Marc Jacobs 2026 Runway Show at Park Avenue Armory in New York City on February 9, Fox donned a slinky look that borrowed from the silhouettes and color blocking of '80s fitness fashion while adding a distinctively modern spin.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
If her name sounds familiar to Landman fans, that’s because Sheridan, a friend of the Goffs, apparently borrowed it for the steel magnolia of an oil wife, played by Demi Moore.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Hear firsthand from production designer Suzie Davies on how the film set borrowed from the pages and translated to the silver screen.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
Porter also borrowed from one section of Chesterton’s new building and permit ordinance, charging contractors or property owners more for failing to properly obtain a permit.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
As brands chase the allure of vintage authenticity, these words have been stretched thin—earned by few, borrowed by many.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
My mother borrowed money from a friend, sold some stuff around the house, and gave me just enough for my first year at Mount Sinai.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Bamboo Kitchen borrowed one from another business owned by Empire Jewelry LLC.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
That standard, borrowed from the context of criminal arrest, appears protective of individual rights.
—Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for borrowed
Adjective
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Today, investigators released a video recovered from her entryway camera, showing a person—masked, gloved, carrying what appears to be a holstered gun—at her door during the hours of the assumed abduction.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz indicated the Razmias alias may be the defendant’s true identity, with Stoian being an assumed name.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gripped by a worsening economic crisis, Cuba’s government recently adopted rationing measures to protect essential services and ration fuel supplies for key sectors.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Some guests got very into it—one adopted a fake British accent for the duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Giving a worn accessory new life brings a sense of satisfaction while keeping it out of the landfill.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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One Connecticut store owner offers new wedding dresses, but also gently worn wedding dresses, mother of the bride dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and many other items a couple might need for the nuptial day, said Lisa Antonecchia.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rodríguez herself hasn't embraced meaningful public debate of the nation's problems other than announcing the creation of an advisory commission on political co-existence to be headed by Villegas' brother, Culture Minister Ernesto Villegas.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the days after the Bondi Beach massacre – allegedly committed by a father and son who had embraced Islamic State ideology – the government announced sweeping new gun laws, tougher rules on hate speech, and stronger powers for the home affairs minister to cancel visas on character grounds.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Borrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrowed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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