Synonyms of adopting

adopting

verb

present participle of adopt

as in embracing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• embracing
• borrowing
• espousing
• assimilating
• cultivating
• following
• incorporating
• utilizing
• taking up
• taking on
• using
• imitating
• copying
• usurping
• appropriating
• picking up on
• honoring
• absorbing
• fostering
• domesticating
• cherishing
• quoting
• raising
• taking over
• affecting
• heeding
• naturalizing
• simulating
• nurturing
• arrogating
• pretending
• assuming
• treasuring
• rearing
• bringing up
• prizing
• putting on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoning
• relinquishing
• forsaking
• surrendering
• giving up
• rejecting
• disowning
• renouncing
• repudiating
• spurning
• discarding
• abjuring
• jettisoning
• throwing away
• abnegating
• throwing out
• junking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adopting

But over the years, many shelters now do offer year-round adoption, realizing that not adopting black cats to good homes only further perpetuates the myth. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Cloud taught us that adopting a foundation and adopting its next new capability are different jobs. — Todd Bernson, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

That is likely to remain important as financial institutions begin adopting the technology. — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Lectra said fashion companies adopting AI-native processes during early creation already see measurable strategic advantages throughout the product lifecycle. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Notably, the report found that respondents expressed more interest in adopting intelligent wearables when Snapdragon was introduced as the enabling platform. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

Some of you might even be adopting a new pet who will get you out the door every day on walks or otherwise rebalance the harmony in your home for the better. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

The bill also prevents states from adopting stricter laws on mass balance. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

The irony of America slowly adopting the same anti-speeding technology as Europe is rich. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026