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
The Sacramento County Office of Education is expected to review and approve the budget before the state adopts its final budget in July.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Healthcare rarely adopts broad categories.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One of the police officers, Harry Morgan, adopts Dexter and puts his brother into foster care.
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Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
The United States adopts paper money during the Civil War, which causes an inflation.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.
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ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Asus is introducing a new ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld that adopts an OLED screen and even augmented reality glasses.
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Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
In contrast, the Ruby adopts a more aggressive café racer stance thanks to its traditional clip-on bars.
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New Atlas,
29 May 2026
If the referendum goes to the ballot and is approved by voters, more fine-tuning will have to occur when the Legislature adopts language either in the 2027 session or a special session after the election to allow the state to implement the new law.
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Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Healthcare rarely adopts broad categories.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
One of the police officers, Harry Morgan, adopts Dexter and puts his brother into foster care.
—
Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
The United States adopts paper money during the Civil War, which causes an inflation.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Since the electron’s motional states are quantized, the resonator adopts one or two states during the experimental procedure, which is the potential building block of a qubit.
—
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
Asus is introducing a new ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld that adopts an OLED screen and even augmented reality glasses.
—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
In contrast, the Ruby adopts a more aggressive café racer stance thanks to its traditional clip-on bars.
—
New Atlas,
29 May 2026
If the referendum goes to the ballot and is approved by voters, more fine-tuning will have to occur when the Legislature adopts language either in the 2027 session or a special session after the election to allow the state to implement the new law.
—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopts
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The format borrows from book clubs, with regular meetups, mutual accountability, and snacks on the table.
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The last generation of the racer may have been based on the 718 RS Clubsport, and the new version borrows liberally from the 911 Cup that Porsche unveiled earlier this spring.
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Today, the modern interpretation embraces natural texture with a softer, more wearable finish.
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Kaley Cuoco embraces Larry David at the Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness premiere after party on June 23 in Los Angeles.
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“Adopts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopts. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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