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
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Recent Examples of adopting
Street stylers are adopting these hues monochromatically, which keeps the look warm but minimal.
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Irene Kim, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
All are grappling with budget problems after the fire and adopting plans to charge more.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
And though a growing number of establishments are adopting renewable energy in most countries, these green alternatives never make up more than 4 percent of the total energy mix in either the first or second tiers.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Executives must recognize that their employees are already adopting dramatically different collaboration styles—and that these differences matter.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In recent years, teachers and students have been adopting the use of AI across the country.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The Snyders are in the process of adopting a girl from Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Conversations around artificial intelligence, or AI, in Greater Cincinnati schools have been marked by uncertainty in recent years, with districts adopting their own rules.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026
Councilmember Ted Bui refuted those concerns and maintained his vocal support of adopting a charter.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Irene Kim, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
All are grappling with budget problems after the fire and adopting plans to charge more.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
And though a growing number of establishments are adopting renewable energy in most countries, these green alternatives never make up more than 4 percent of the total energy mix in either the first or second tiers.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Executives must recognize that their employees are already adopting dramatically different collaboration styles—and that these differences matter.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
In recent years, teachers and students have been adopting the use of AI across the country.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
The Snyders are in the process of adopting a girl from Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Conversations around artificial intelligence, or AI, in Greater Cincinnati schools have been marked by uncertainty in recent years, with districts adopting their own rules.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026
Councilmember Ted Bui refuted those concerns and maintained his vocal support of adopting a charter.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopting
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Iskander encourages shedding the urge to micromanage outcomes and instead embracing surrender.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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O’Hara sinks into the role, embracing the inherent clumsiness of community theater while celebrating its flaws.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Saviour follows Ben, played by Archie Fisher (Death by Lightning), who, after borrowing his dad’s police uniform for a costume party, gets into an altercation that results in a man’s death.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Although interest rates on new-car loans have edged lower, buyers are borrowing larger amounts — the average amount financed for a new car recently reached an all-time high, according to Edmunds.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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