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
They were married in 1968, with Miguel Bezos adopting her young son, and had two more kids, Christina and Mark.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The minute-long teaser is heavy on performance footage, with Jaafar Jackson adopting the famous outfits and dance moves that made his uncle famous.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The producer and reality star wants to raise awareness that older dogs are often overlooked when adopting.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Experts say many multinational firms are adopting dual leadership models, where global business unit heads in India co-own strategy and product outcomes with their counterparts at headquarters.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Because of these risks, the security implications of adopting AI are mounting faster than many enterprises can manage, leading to serious discussions on how to keep these systems safe without stalling progress.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
After escaping the facility, Harbour’s Jim Hopper ends up adopting her.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, Main Street entrepreneurs have shown remarkable agility in 2025—pivoting faster than big corporations when adopting new digital tools, experimenting with AI for marketing, and tailoring customer service to local tastes, Telyan says.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Universities have been told their federal funding is contingent on adopting anti-transgender policies on issues like bathroom access.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The minute-long teaser is heavy on performance footage, with Jaafar Jackson adopting the famous outfits and dance moves that made his uncle famous.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The producer and reality star wants to raise awareness that older dogs are often overlooked when adopting.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Experts say many multinational firms are adopting dual leadership models, where global business unit heads in India co-own strategy and product outcomes with their counterparts at headquarters.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
Because of these risks, the security implications of adopting AI are mounting faster than many enterprises can manage, leading to serious discussions on how to keep these systems safe without stalling progress.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
After escaping the facility, Harbour’s Jim Hopper ends up adopting her.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, Main Street entrepreneurs have shown remarkable agility in 2025—pivoting faster than big corporations when adopting new digital tools, experimenting with AI for marketing, and tailoring customer service to local tastes, Telyan says.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Universities have been told their federal funding is contingent on adopting anti-transgender policies on issues like bathroom access.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopting
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Morgan is embracing her new life as a businesswoman, running multiple ventures including her media company Togethxr and investment firm Trybe Ventures.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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So embracing hygge is an integral part of feeling cozy.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The committee also approved borrowing $8 million for the Fire Department's aging equipment and requested a plan to add a farebox to The Hop streetcar.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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