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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
Arash Azizi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The most devastating part of the final episode had to be the fatal gunfight between the police and Fezco's adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton).
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Fast forward three years, and the NFL adopted that OT rule after the Bills lost to the Chiefs 42-36 in an AFC Divisional Game.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The scene from my dream is commonplace not only in my adopted home, the United States, and other liberal democracies, but even, in a constrained fashion, in the neighboring Turkey and Pakistan.
—Arash Azizi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The most devastating part of the final episode had to be the fatal gunfight between the police and Fezco's adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton).
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
If adopted into law, Wayne County could become a national leader in regulating hair product safety.
—Lauren Winfrey, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Fast forward three years, and the NFL adopted that OT rule after the Bills lost to the Chiefs 42-36 in an AFC Divisional Game.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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Set in a divided world where immortal, magic-wielding beings rule Starside and struggling mortals survive Stormside, this story follow Aris, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, driven by revenge against the gods who destroyed her family.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The film follows Vincent, the orphaned son of the last Whale Singer, who must overcome his fears and discover his own voice to help save the oceans.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Daily payments for emergency help Three months earlier, in October, Jane had borrowed $50,000 through what's called a merchant cash advance, or MCA.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Samples borrowed from German composer Max Richter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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Latin American fans have seemingly embraced the influence of K-pop acts, with their refined aesthetic presentation, flashy performances, and potent messages of self-acceptance.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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In a 90-minute concert full of screens and special effects, the immensely successful rapper-songwriter embraced spicy sexuality on her own terms.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Adopted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopted. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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