ADOPTIVE Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

adoptive

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Recent Examples of adoptive The pair gained notoriety in part for recording a diss track aimed at Drake, the multi-platinum rap star who has an adoptive relationship with Houston. —

John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026 The finale also teased one of Mel’s pregnant patients hoping to place her baby with Mel and Jack after her adoptive couple pulls out. —

Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026 Haiti’s skiers at the Winter Games The two athletes representing Haiti in the Winter Olympics are both skiers, who grew up outside the country with adoptive families. —

Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 The abuse these children suffered in both their biological and adoptive homes was tragic and unacceptable. —

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adopted

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The most devastating part of the final episode had to be the fatal gunfight between the police and Fezco's adopted brother, Ashtray (Javon Walton).

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Nicky, the only adopted member of his family, leads the flock at Glenview Community Church.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026