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
As a new Kansas law restricts phones in classrooms, one Johnson County school district is in the early stages of adopting two new policies to align with the regulations.
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Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
By the 1960s, an increasing number of teams were adopting artificial grass.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Speaking after the meeting in New Delhi, Modi said India and Japan will collaborate on naval radio antenna systems, and adopted a joint road map on economic security.
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Sheikh Saaliq,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Right now, the multi-trillion-dollar global apparel industry is undergoing an aggressive technological shift, adopting artificial intelligence as a production standard rather than an experimental pilot.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for adopt
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
By the 1960s, an increasing number of teams were adopting artificial grass.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Speaking after the meeting in New Delhi, Modi said India and Japan will collaborate on naval radio antenna systems, and adopted a joint road map on economic security.
—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Right now, the multi-trillion-dollar global apparel industry is undergoing an aggressive technological shift, adopting artificial intelligence as a production standard rather than an experimental pilot.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adopt
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High bond yields make borrowing more expensive for average Americans, since 10-year Treasury rates influence the rates offered for a variety of loans, including mortgages.
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Other platforms like TikTok and Instagram similarly borrow the wrong lessons from the scandal, Cambridge Analytica said.
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Rather than embrace the revolution, many residents openly opposed it.
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For his part, Prince William has embraced the technology, urging big tech companies to leverage tools to help prevent homelessness.
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“Adopt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopt. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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