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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
Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Feb. 2026
The six-month-old now treats the plush toy like an adopted mother, keeping it close while navigating life inside the enclosure.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Several hundred of the beagles are expected to be adopted in Wisconsin, while more than 1,000 will find homes in other states, including Florida.
—Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
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
The six-month-old now treats the plush toy like an adopted mother, keeping it close while navigating life inside the enclosure.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Lawmakers, commissions or courts have adopted new House districts in eight states.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Several hundred of the beagles are expected to be adopted in Wisconsin, while more than 1,000 will find homes in other states, including Florida.
—Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopted
Adjective
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That certainly has been the case with orphaned oil wells, which also were built with promises of safety.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The musical tells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, tracing his rise from an orphaned immigrant to George Washington's right-hand man and the nation's first Treasury secretary, all set to a groundbreaking score that blends hip-hop, R&B and traditional showtunes.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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This was borrowed directly from American sports reporters, with their propensity to exaggerate to make a point, often by citing absurd numbers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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In photos shared by his parents, Joaquin sported a sleek black tuxedo, borrowed from his dad!—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, the Dark Sky movement is growing as more people become aware of the issue and learn about simple and cost-effective ways that can be embraced to reverse the course of destroying our night skies.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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At the New York City premiere on April 13, Hathaway embraced a futuristic, sculptural aesthetic on the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer gown that played with light and movement.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Adopted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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