ADOPTING Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

adopting

verb

present participle of adopt

as in embracing

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 adopting Readers with persistent scalp issues should still consult a dermatologist before adopting any new routine. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 The transition to non-fossil energy has its own inflationary impacts, from the costs to heavy industry of adopting new technologies to the production costs of critical minerals. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Matt worked in medical research at Yale, adopting animals in captivity on a regular basis, at the cost of being able to travel freely. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 The most striking change was a surge in support for separating religion and politics and for adopting a Western style of government. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 These generations entered the workforce during a period of rapid digital transformation and are often more comfortable adopting emerging technologies, including AI. — Dean Leavitt, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Its fractional program spawned an entire industry, with competitors adopting variations of the model. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Democrats have faced backlash for misgendering transgender people or adopting Republican rhetoric while trying to moderate on the issue. — Fenit Nirappil, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The Board should aggressively pursue the $150 million while adopting a realistic contingency plan. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Now 16, Kimbrough continues to build his career on the field while embracing his Mexican heritage.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Harry and Meghan appear more interested in faking the image of royalty than embracing its purpose.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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In 2024, the CFPB proposed a rule that would require the disclosure of tips and fees as finance charges as an APR, or the total yearly cost of borrowing money.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Concerns that tech companies are borrowing too much for the AI buildout sent neoclouds like CoreWeave , which has seen its total debt rise to more than $51 billion , plunging 25% last week.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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