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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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 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, 31 Mar. 2026
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 June 2026
But the process was prone to errors and was not widely adopted by merchants due to the fee that OpenAI was charging merchants.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Adjective
Fezco famously found himself at the center of a police raid in the season 2 finale, alongside his adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton), who was shot and killed by authorities in the episode.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 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, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Other index providers have adopted a slightly longer timeline.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 June 2026
But the process was prone to errors and was not widely adopted by merchants due to the fee that OpenAI was charging merchants.
—Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopted
Adjective
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Five orphaned black bears from Nevada, El Dorado and Calaveras counties survived winter hibernation and were healthy and active following an experimental rehabilitation effort, California wildlife officials said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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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
Verb
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The email also borrowed Amazon's familiar look.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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On the other hand, other Americans, farmers especially, had borrowed money to grow more food and to build more factory goods.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The two embraced and Rick dropped a kiss on his boy’s forehead.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The 7-foot Towns, always a standout scorer and rebounder, embraced much more responsibility as a facilitator in these playoffs, an adjustment the Knicks made after falling behind 2-1 in their first-round series against the Hawks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Adopted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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