BORROWING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

borrowing

verb

Definition of borrowing

present participle of borrow

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of borrowing Rouser said financial-aid counselors talk with students about borrowing responsibly and, when appropriate, using student-loan refunds to cover expenses beyond what the university bills them for. — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Schulz compared younger Americans increasing their credit scores with a new driver borrowing Mom or Dad’s car. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 As a result, two students borrowing the same amount for the same school could receive offers with dramatically different interest rates. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 High yields make borrowing more expensive for everyone and can slow the economy’s growth while undercutting prices for stocks, cryptocurrencies and other investments. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 At the same time, technology companies are borrowing heavily to fund data centers, Cramer noted, forcing Treasurys to compete with a growing supply of corporate bonds for investor dollars. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Compare offers from several lenders before borrowing, paying attention to APRs, repayment terms, monthly payments, fees and borrower protections. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 If all of this sounds like a bank, borrowing short and lending long — well, yes and no. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 There’s something in here about at least borrowing from Peter to pay Paul. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for borrowing

Verb

The War Horse reported on VA-medical-center policies that recommended discharging most patients from therapy after just eight sessions (far too few, according to many providers), an approach that the VA has denied adopting.

— Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Summary Travelers are rapidly adopting AI for trip planning, with over half already using it and 75% planning future use, significantly outpacing the industry.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of adopting

Verb

Its reinvention has been a remarkable one, and for now, investors seem to be embracing the new direction.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Even so, as the 2026 season comes to an end, Clark is not taking the route some other athletes in his situation might choose – embracing becoming the villain.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of embracing

Browse Nearby Words

borrowed

borrowing

borrows

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Borrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/borrowing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of borrowing

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on borrowing

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes