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
But governance could be eventually handed over to the Palestinian Authority, which already oversees parts of the West Bank, another Palestinian territory which Israel occupies, provided the Palestinian Authority adopts a broad series of reforms.
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Emily Feng, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The agency typically adopts the guidance of ACIP, which issues recommendations on who should receive certain shots and which vaccines insurers must cover at no cost.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Nouvelle Vague, about the production of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, lightly adopts the French New Wave style to create a distinctly Linklaterian hang-out picture.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Eric Cartman, one of the show's main characters, dressed similarly to Kirk and adopts Kirk's style of speaking while hosting a podcast.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
If Postecoglou adopts a high defensive line straight away, there might still be some recovery defending for these players to do, which can keep defensive numbers high, as has been the case for Van Dijk at Liverpool.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a bit in the show where Gillis adopts a lost turtle and names it Jerome Bettis.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
When a child adopts troubling behaviors, values, or attitudes, the typical instinct for caregivers is to intervene.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Emily Feng, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The agency typically adopts the guidance of ACIP, which issues recommendations on who should receive certain shots and which vaccines insurers must cover at no cost.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Nouvelle Vague, about the production of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless, lightly adopts the French New Wave style to create a distinctly Linklaterian hang-out picture.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Eric Cartman, one of the show's main characters, dressed similarly to Kirk and adopts Kirk's style of speaking while hosting a podcast.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
If Postecoglou adopts a high defensive line straight away, there might still be some recovery defending for these players to do, which can keep defensive numbers high, as has been the case for Van Dijk at Liverpool.
—James Nalton, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a bit in the show where Gillis adopts a lost turtle and names it Jerome Bettis.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The bar also partners with Wags and Walks, a non-profit organization that rescues and adopts dogs in need.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
When a child adopts troubling behaviors, values, or attitudes, the typical instinct for caregivers is to intervene.
—Russell Shaw, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopts
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This frame borrows from Bernhard’s tailspin of a novel, set entirely in a narcissist’s armchair.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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With a boho top This denim trend borrows heavily from the bohemian look, so why not lean into it everywhere else?—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Inside its new home, Elanco embraces animal pharmaceuticals.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, two teenagers, Abbie (Sydney Topliffe) and Leila (Alyvia Alyn Lind), get drawn into the school’s grip, testing their friendship as one seeks freedom while the other embraces the academy’s promise of transformation.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Adopts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopts. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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