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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 adopted
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
The company had trouble on day one launching a robotaxi service with a handful of cars in its adopted hometown of Austin.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Agents must follow applicable state laws, with more than 40 states having adopted the Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
His adopted brother, Ashtray, as played by Javon Walton, appeared to die in the same scene.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
The company had trouble on day one launching a robotaxi service with a handful of cars in its adopted hometown of Austin.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Wilson was born in 1994 in Florida to teenage parents and was adopted shortly after birth by Cindy and Steve Wilson, a couple from Cape Coral, per the News-Press.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Agents must follow applicable state laws, with more than 40 states having adopted the Uniform Athlete Agents Act.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopted
Adjective
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Every year, thousands of injured, sick or orphaned animals are brought to the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center in west suburban Glen Ellyn for treatment.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Owners Chuch and Lou Ann Best taught the orphaned squirrel to water ski, at first, as a joke.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This borrowed-from-the-boys effect is given a feminine twist with the addition of a statement chainlink necklace, diamond rings, and a polished black leather bag—while the hemline of the slouchy shirt peeking out from the bottom of the skirt keeps the look in carefree territory.—
Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Along with sources from literature, King often borrowed quotes and illustrations from White Protestant ministers and the Black church.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Super Bowl ad is the latest move by a president and administration that have fully embraced professional sports as a prime venue to deliver their message.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Gonzalez also embraced the trend, wearing a sheer black corset top of her own.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Adopted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopted. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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