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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
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, Morris found himself in the middle of an old-fashioned, fight-the-power moment at his adopted college.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The Tribune adopted it in 1940, but Porter’s motto remained largely a regional phenomenon for four decades until CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger, a former Chicago newspaper reporter, began using it during the NCAA tournament in 1982.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
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, 31 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, Morris found himself in the middle of an old-fashioned, fight-the-power moment at his adopted college.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Vancouver has also adopted a plan to find a lead investor to kickstart their chances at an expansion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The Tribune adopted it in 1940, but Porter’s motto remained largely a regional phenomenon for four decades until CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger, a former Chicago newspaper reporter, began using it during the NCAA tournament in 1982.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopted
Adjective
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Shakira announced last week that the group, made up of orphaned or vulnerable children, will join her for the final July 19.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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In addition to the traditional theater training and industry ties, including a new partnership with Gersh, the school awards grants that allow students to bring theater to underrepresented populations, with one student doing so for orphaned children in Puna, India.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Other states also borrowed money to keep benefits flowing during the pandemic, and all but California have repaid their loans.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Whether stolen, borrowed, or bought, public trash cans from various cities—New York, Berlin, Rome, and Bolzano—are sparsely distributed across the hall.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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And while their nuptials were kept deliberately low-key, their traditional outfits still embraced the elegance of a classic wedding-day look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
31 May 2026
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The challenge that Slot faced and embraced initially had morphed into something else entirely.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Adopted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopted. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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