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
The court ruled that lawmakers had circumvented anti-gerrymandering standards passed by voters when adopting the prior map.
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David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Anyone interested in donating to, fostering or adopting the chihuahuas can visit SMART Flagler's website.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
But Tom Peter, the mastermind behind the Lismore, Australia five-piece, is restless enough to have churned out three full-length records in just over a year, generally adopting the stance that demos and final takes are one in the same.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Perhaps the greatest validation came when other teams began adopting the postgame concert concept.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Egypt, South Africa and Morocco also are pursuing a transition to EV use, adopting a mix of policy incentives, investing in manufacturing capacity and in clean energy.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Tennessee Republicans act despite protests As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation — quickly signed into law by Lee — that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
To address its funding shortfall, the county is proposing eliminating hundreds of positions and adopting a series of measures that the county asserts will reduce costs and improve efficiency.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Anyone interested in donating to, fostering or adopting the chihuahuas can visit SMART Flagler's website.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
But Tom Peter, the mastermind behind the Lismore, Australia five-piece, is restless enough to have churned out three full-length records in just over a year, generally adopting the stance that demos and final takes are one in the same.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Perhaps the greatest validation came when other teams began adopting the postgame concert concept.
—Andy Strasberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.
—Arkansas Online, 8 May 2026
Egypt, South Africa and Morocco also are pursuing a transition to EV use, adopting a mix of policy incentives, investing in manufacturing capacity and in clean energy.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Tennessee Republicans act despite protests As a first step to adopting new House districts, Tennessee lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to legislation — quickly signed into law by Lee — that repealed a state law prohibiting mid-decade redistricting.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
To address its funding shortfall, the county is proposing eliminating hundreds of positions and adopting a series of measures that the county asserts will reduce costs and improve efficiency.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopting
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But of recent, Clooney has been embracing the rising temperatures with something a little leggier.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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After a few minutes, your eyes gradually adjust, and the performers, the maybe-lovers, come into view, flesh on the ground, writhing and making out and embracing.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The risk is not borrowing costs but bad loans to zombie firms.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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That said, home equity loan interest rates are fixed and won't change even if the rate climate does, which could be favorable for those concerned about borrowing against their home equity (the home functions as collateral).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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