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
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Recent Examples of borrowing
California voters have also approved tens of billions of dollars in borrowing over the last 20 years that the state’s Constitution requires be paid back from the general fund.
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Lanhee J. Chen, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
There are other ways to organize debt, lower monthly payments or reduce balances, all without borrowing more money upfront.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Saviour follows Ben, played by Archie Fisher (Death by Lightning), who, after borrowing his dad’s police uniform for a costume party, gets into an altercation that results in a man’s death.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Although interest rates on new-car loans have edged lower, buyers are borrowing larger amounts — the average amount financed for a new car recently reached an all-time high, according to Edmunds.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
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Lanhee J. Chen, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
There are other ways to organize debt, lower monthly payments or reduce balances, all without borrowing more money upfront.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Saviour follows Ben, played by Archie Fisher (Death by Lightning), who, after borrowing his dad’s police uniform for a costume party, gets into an altercation that results in a man’s death.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Although interest rates on new-car loans have edged lower, buyers are borrowing larger amounts — the average amount financed for a new car recently reached an all-time high, according to Edmunds.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for borrowing
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By adopting a resolution of support for each project, council granted its highest level of endorsement, improving the developments’ chances of receiving competitive tax credits.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yet House leadership fought off an attempt to at least sanction him, instead adopting a delay tactic of initiating another ethics investigation.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Global flavors are booming, too, with consumers embracing options like Korean barbecue, Thai curry and sriracha blends.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bianca Balti, after warmly embracing Chiara Ferragni, was equally excited.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrowing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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