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
He’s gone viral for opposing Republican state lawmakers moving to add the Ten Commandments to public classrooms, and at another point for criticizing those lawmakers for not adopting stricter gun laws in the face of mass shootings.
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Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
One of our recent studies found that the majority of EMS employers are open to adopting napping policies.
—P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
The world’s largest automaker, Toyota was harshly criticized for adopting EV technology slowly, but the Japanese giant appears to be staying the course as smaller companies retrench.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Over the next decade and a half, political leaders enthusiastically embraced the idea, adopting behavioral-science solutions to far-reaching public-policy problems.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
But around 70 percent of the firms reported actively using AI, meaning the vast majority of them are admitting that adopting the tech hasn’t budged the needle for them yet.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Compass Point is adopting a bullish stance on Nebius Group .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The board, which sets policies for Texas public schools, focuses on adopting curriculum standards, graduation requirements and instructional materials.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Even recruiters at some of the world’s biggest companies are adopting that golden rule.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
One of our recent studies found that the majority of EMS employers are open to adopting napping policies.
—P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
The world’s largest automaker, Toyota was harshly criticized for adopting EV technology slowly, but the Japanese giant appears to be staying the course as smaller companies retrench.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Over the next decade and a half, political leaders enthusiastically embraced the idea, adopting behavioral-science solutions to far-reaching public-policy problems.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
But around 70 percent of the firms reported actively using AI, meaning the vast majority of them are admitting that adopting the tech hasn’t budged the needle for them yet.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Compass Point is adopting a bullish stance on Nebius Group .
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
The board, which sets policies for Texas public schools, focuses on adopting curriculum standards, graduation requirements and instructional materials.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Even recruiters at some of the world’s biggest companies are adopting that golden rule.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopting
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The analog trend is a different way to kick the digital habit because by embracing old technology and spending time on crafting projects experts say people are trying to be entertained or relax in ways that don’t involve being online.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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As Carole King, Sabel is a revelation, embracing the role of the singer-songwriter with heart and verve.—
Oline Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Often, parents risk jeopardizing their own financial futures by borrowing for their children’s education, Boyd said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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In addition to emptying a reserves fund and borrowing from a retiree health fund, district electeds agreed to reduce staffing, merge two middle schools, and end the kindergarten through eighth grade model, according to a Fiscal Solvency Plan trustees adopted Wednesday.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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