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 The War Horse reported on VA-medical-center policies that recommended discharging most patients from therapy after just eight sessions (far too few, according to many providers), an approach that the VA has denied adopting. — Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Summary Travelers are rapidly adopting AI for trip planning, with over half already using it and 75% planning future use, significantly outpacing the industry. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Following the 2014 guidance, many school districts shifted away from suspensions and expulsions, adopting restorative justice policies that prioritize dialogue over punishment. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 Meta doesn’t have to admit guilt and almost a third of the fine is contingent on competitors adopting similar measures. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Anyone interested in adopting these pets should contact Humane Indiana or go to the shelter to meet them and apply. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Rossdale knows that adopting one dog doesn’t solve the shelter crisis. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Tuesday’s presentation comes as the county weighs adopting its own anti-ICE cooperation policy. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026 While the Teamsters’ point about the DMV missing a procedural step may have merit, their request for a complete repeal of the April regulations would set California even further back in adopting a technology that shows great promise. — Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026

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Its reinvention has been a remarkable one, and for now, investors seem to be embracing the new direction.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Even so, as the 2026 season comes to an end, Clark is not taking the route some other athletes in his situation might choose – embracing becoming the villain.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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Rouser said financial-aid counselors talk with students about borrowing responsibly and, when appropriate, using student-loan refunds to cover expenses beyond what the university bills them for.

— Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Schulz compared younger Americans increasing their credit scores with a new driver borrowing Mom or Dad’s car.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

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