as in borrows
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 adopts
Defense tech adopts the countercultural posture of the avant-garde to shape the reception of military innovation.
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Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Set near the foot of South Mountain and its 100 miles of trails, Wonderift adopts an earthy ethos, recycling grounds and providing a no-velvet-couch, no-frills hangout to hikers.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The City Council adopts budgets every other year for the next two fiscal years and makes adjustments in response to factors such as actual receipts and market conditions.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Its main platform adopts a semi-submersible twin-hull design, engineered for stability in harsh sea conditions while enabling large-scale testing of deep-sea equipment weighing hundreds of tons.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The law adopts the definition from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
However, if the Fed signals further cuts ahead or adopts a more dovish tone in its April communications, that alone could shift market expectations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Nobody adopts a technology intended to replace them.
—Alex Stephany, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
Set near the foot of South Mountain and its 100 miles of trails, Wonderift adopts an earthy ethos, recycling grounds and providing a no-velvet-couch, no-frills hangout to hikers.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The City Council adopts budgets every other year for the next two fiscal years and makes adjustments in response to factors such as actual receipts and market conditions.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Its main platform adopts a semi-submersible twin-hull design, engineered for stability in harsh sea conditions while enabling large-scale testing of deep-sea equipment weighing hundreds of tons.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
The law adopts the definition from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
However, if the Fed signals further cuts ahead or adopts a more dovish tone in its April communications, that alone could shift market expectations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Nobody adopts a technology intended to replace them.
—Alex Stephany, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopts
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When the government borrows more than the market expects, on the other hand, the Treasury may have to raise yields to sell the bonds.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the luxury furniture of the 1970s, the Howell x Harrier collection embraces rich caramel shades, copper and silver accents, and luxe materials.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Adopts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopts. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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