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

According to Heat World, the Oscar-winning actress is considering adopting another child. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 23 Aug. 2026

Venture capitalists are quickly adopting AI for tasks like sourcing and research, with firms leveraging it to structure meeting notes and manage institutional memory. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

However, adopting a new vision of American science around increasing privatization dedicated to the development of specific technologies will only drive a wedge further between researchers and communities. — Brendon Davis, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Many departments across South Florida are adopting AI tools, and some intentionally are not, but the Palm Beach Police Department seems to be on the leading edge of how the technology is being used in law enforcement. — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

The second will produce a widening gap between companies that appear to be adopting AI and companies that are actually being remade by it. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

James has likewise continued to use his courtesy title, Earl of Wessex, rather than publicly adopting the style of His Royal Highness Prince James. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Governments and school districts also have a role to play by adopting sensible policies and regulations. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

James, Earl of Wessex seemingly won’t be adopting the styling of His Royal Highness. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026