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
American presidents, adopting a generous and indulgent approach, often did little or nothing to oppose Chinese bad acts in the hemisphere.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearly two-thirds of younger employees are actively helping older colleagues in adopting and learning to use AI tools, according to a June poll of over 2,000 professionals across the United States and the United Kingdom by hybrid workspace operator International Workplace Group.
—Ernestine Siu
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Indiana couple had moved a then-9-year-old Natalia in July 2013, three years after adopting her from Ukraine.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin says, adopting an uncertain tone.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Speaking of burnout, that was the ultimate destination for the generation that came before, singed by their naive belief that adopting a neo-Stakhanovite approach to work and careers would pay off.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Becoming tax competitive globally, both in terms of absolute rates and tax design, by adopting tax provisions that reduce tax barriers to investment and capital formation.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By adopting the soaring strategies of birds, these aircraft could reduce onboard energy use and fly longer distances.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Taking note of these markers can help women make lifestyle adjustments, such as adopting a heart-healthy diet, increasing physical activity, or reducing alcohol consumption.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearly two-thirds of younger employees are actively helping older colleagues in adopting and learning to use AI tools, according to a June poll of over 2,000 professionals across the United States and the United Kingdom by hybrid workspace operator International Workplace Group.
—Ernestine Siu
shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Indiana couple had moved a then-9-year-old Natalia in July 2013, three years after adopting her from Ukraine.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Martin says, adopting an uncertain tone.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Speaking of burnout, that was the ultimate destination for the generation that came before, singed by their naive belief that adopting a neo-Stakhanovite approach to work and careers would pay off.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Becoming tax competitive globally, both in terms of absolute rates and tax design, by adopting tax provisions that reduce tax barriers to investment and capital formation.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
By adopting the soaring strategies of birds, these aircraft could reduce onboard energy use and fly longer distances.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Taking note of these markers can help women make lifestyle adjustments, such as adopting a heart-healthy diet, increasing physical activity, or reducing alcohol consumption.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopting
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Begiristain is now spending time with his family in his home city of San Sebastian, embracing life out of the fast lane.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to manage tariff risks, optimize logistics costs, and ensure pricing compliance across complex regulatory environments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As yields for Treasury notes decline, the cost of borrowing also decreases for consumers, leading to likely lower rates on borrowing for credit cards, businesses and vehicle purchases, among other loans.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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When inflation is high, the Fed can raise rates to make borrowing more expensive and cool economic activity.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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