as in to borrow
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 adopt
Experts in correctional health care have told the agency that adopting more consistent performance indicators would save lives.
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
In May 2023, Maryland took advantage of this provision to adopt the amendments to the California Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule that the Biden administration approved just before leaving office.
—Trent M. Kittleman, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
If those conditions aren’t met, the budget will be formally adopted.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
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Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
In May 2023, Maryland took advantage of this provision to adopt the amendments to the California Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule that the Biden administration approved just before leaving office.
—Trent M. Kittleman, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025
If those conditions aren’t met, the budget will be formally adopted.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2025
The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews, and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopt
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Students and their parents cannot borrow more than $200,000 in total—including both undergraduate and graduate loans—under the bill, with those limits set to take effect in July 2026.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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However, Macdonald can borrow from the way the coaching staff found a role that accentuated Chancellor’s strengths and hid his weaknesses.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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And while there’s still work to be done, as several attendees candidly noted, the brand is embracing real feedback and reflecting the summit’s core purpose: accountability, growth, and meaningful change.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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However, as the industry continues to embrace AI, firms must also address challenges related to data accuracy, privacy, regulatory compliance and system integration.—
Rajkumar Modake,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Adopt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopt. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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