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
Beyond mere modernization, adopting these predictive tools helps solve infrastructure’s persistent optics problem.
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Gregg Herrin, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Ninety percent of enterprises are actively adopting AI agents, according to a survey by Kong, and 79% of enterprises expect full-scale adoption of agentic AI in the next three years.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And that set off an enormous race, and then of course a trajectory of many labs adopting the technology for all kinds of applications.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Over the last few years, an increasing number of higher education institutions across the country have begun adopting some form of the three-year degree, including several in Connecticut’s neighboring states.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Consumers are also adopting the tech to outsource administrative tasks.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The council is responsible for adopting the city budget, approving contracts, enacting local laws and representing residents on issues ranging from housing and homelessness to public safety and economic development.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Some Republicans seem wary of adopting the political argument should rely more heavily on wealthy property owners, investors and second-home buyers while reducing costs for primary residents.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
In fact, the city would be adopting a version of the reform agreement Louisville had previously negotiated with the Biden administration and hiring an outside monitor to oversee its progress.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Gregg Herrin, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Ninety percent of enterprises are actively adopting AI agents, according to a survey by Kong, and 79% of enterprises expect full-scale adoption of agentic AI in the next three years.
—Bernard Aceituno, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
And that set off an enormous race, and then of course a trajectory of many labs adopting the technology for all kinds of applications.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Over the last few years, an increasing number of higher education institutions across the country have begun adopting some form of the three-year degree, including several in Connecticut’s neighboring states.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
Consumers are also adopting the tech to outsource administrative tasks.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The council is responsible for adopting the city budget, approving contracts, enacting local laws and representing residents on issues ranging from housing and homelessness to public safety and economic development.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Some Republicans seem wary of adopting the political argument should rely more heavily on wealthy property owners, investors and second-home buyers while reducing costs for primary residents.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
In fact, the city would be adopting a version of the reform agreement Louisville had previously negotiated with the Biden administration and hiring an outside monitor to oversee its progress.
—Topher Sanders, ProPublica, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopting
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While blue sapphires and orange garnets both work as standalone alternatives for anyone who wants the reference without the logo, another great option is this bee cuban link necklace from SammiBee Jewelry that perfectly capture the bold, elevated style Knicks fans are embracing right now.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But Woods isn’t the only fan embracing a little playoff magic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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In that case, the parent may continue borrowing under the old limits for up to three school years, or until graduation, whichever comes first.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Nvidia priced $25 billion of bonds in June, Meta and Oracle each sold about $25 billion this year, and Amazon completed a $37 billion deal, all of them borrowing to keep their cash intact.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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