adoptions

Definition of adoptionsnext
plural of adoption

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adoptions In 2022, Bureau of Land Management officials updated a program to incentivize adoptions of wild horses and burros by offering a $1,000 payment for the adoption of an animal removed from federal public lands. John Leos, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025 The adoptions specialist is responsible for providing casework services for independent and agency adoption programs. Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoptions
acceptances
Noun
  • There are no long acceptances, only good vibes since everyone in this exclusive room is a winner, certainly a relief since every other show — starting with last weekend’s Critics Choice Awards and moving on with Sunday’s Golden Globes — start to divide the winners from those who, uh, don’t win.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Monday ranks highest for connection request acceptances.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025

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“Adoptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoptions. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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