as in to borrow
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 adopt
The task, therefore, is not simply to adopt new technologies, but to rethink the architecture of maritime power.
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Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
For incumbents, adopting a successful startup business model can be an effective strategy for scaling new ventures quickly.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
And some of the technologies the company is betting on, such as smart glasses and self-driving cars, haven’t yet been widely adopted.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
A couple weeks ago, someone expressed interest in doing a foster to adopt.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
For incumbents, adopting a successful startup business model can be an effective strategy for scaling new ventures quickly.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
And some of the technologies the company is betting on, such as smart glasses and self-driving cars, haven’t yet been widely adopted.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
A couple weeks ago, someone expressed interest in doing a foster to adopt.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopt
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Look for wildlife through floor-to-ceiling windows right from your king-size bed, or visit the property’s gear lending closet to borrow a backpack, trekking poles, and a map for a day hike.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The trip was entirely self-funded; the family sold personal belongings, including furniture and a car, and borrowed money from friends and relatives to cover airfare and lodging.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a 30-minute interview, Martin defended how the party has been managing its internal divisions, and pushed back at Republicans who have accused Democrats of embracing violence and radical politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Audiences had come to embrace B-movie glory, unusual stories, and the idea of cult midnight screenings built around the idea of outsider community.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Adopt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopt. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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