as in embracing
to take for one's own use (something originated by another)
shortly after moving to the U.S., the family dutifully adopted the American tradition of having turkey for Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of adopting
Instagram is now adopting the same label for a teen-safety feature, but the possible outcomes are less discrete and obvious.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
In the end, Krantz added, adopting a more strategic approach ultimately benefits customers, allowing companies to use their time and money more effectively by learning from the successes of others.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Part of the rationale for Major League Soccer adopting a summer season was the diversity of the climate in the United States.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Producers can earn buttons for every sincere step taken toward improving their forest sourcing practices—from adopting strong policies to investing in innovative, next-generation materials.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Both men were iconoclasts who took MTV’s money and ran with it, adopting a collage approach to the news in which information was conveyed to the audience without the intermediary of an anchor or host, often with cuts that allowed shots to play out for only a fraction of a second.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
Christie and his players have said adopting his defense-first mentality will be a long process, especially with a roster featuring players known for offense like DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But without the additional question about adopting a new city government and changing its size, what comes after this election is still unclear — even to city officials.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
While adopting can bring a deeply meaningful connection with an animal into one’s life, the letter writer would be wise to wait until the home is more stable — either through counseling or through separation — before pursuing pet adoption.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
In the end, Krantz added, adopting a more strategic approach ultimately benefits customers, allowing companies to use their time and money more effectively by learning from the successes of others.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Part of the rationale for Major League Soccer adopting a summer season was the diversity of the climate in the United States.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Producers can earn buttons for every sincere step taken toward improving their forest sourcing practices—from adopting strong policies to investing in innovative, next-generation materials.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Both men were iconoclasts who took MTV’s money and ran with it, adopting a collage approach to the news in which information was conveyed to the audience without the intermediary of an anchor or host, often with cuts that allowed shots to play out for only a fraction of a second.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
Christie and his players have said adopting his defense-first mentality will be a long process, especially with a roster featuring players known for offense like DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2025
But without the additional question about adopting a new city government and changing its size, what comes after this election is still unclear — even to city officials.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
While adopting can bring a deeply meaningful connection with an animal into one’s life, the letter writer would be wise to wait until the home is more stable — either through counseling or through separation — before pursuing pet adoption.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopting
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Far from abdicating responsibility, these young adults were embracing it and moving, however slowly, into their future roles of caring for us.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lowe's is also embracing the oversized trend.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Fed’s rate cuts should function like a tide that lifts all boats by making borrowing cheaper, allowing companies to expand head count.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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