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
In my view, adopting multiple resilient behaviors can help improve job satisfaction and a sense of organizational inclusion.
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Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, entrepreneurs are discovering better ways to finance their ventures—by avoiding or delaying VC and adopting the strategies used by 94% of billion-dollar entrepreneurs and nearly all hundred-million-dollar entrepreneurs.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Companies are adopting greener, more energy-efficient systems.
—Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The incoming administration has made several allusions to the use of ZBB, which theoretically allows the government to clean the slate and determine which activities to fund versus simply adopting last year’s funding level, adjusting for inflation, and budgeting from there.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Spencer Platt/Getty Images As a handful of states start adopting California's sales mandates for zero-emission trucks, dealers in New Jersey are pushing back.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
—Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The report’s survey of 300 CEOs, executives and managers also indicates that nearly 90% of video game companies reported adopting generative AI tools for various applications.
—Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By adopting these strategies, businesses can create talent pipelines that support operational success and create a positive impact within their communities.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
However, entrepreneurs are discovering better ways to finance their ventures—by avoiding or delaying VC and adopting the strategies used by 94% of billion-dollar entrepreneurs and nearly all hundred-million-dollar entrepreneurs.
—Dileep Rao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Companies are adopting greener, more energy-efficient systems.
—Thomas Grizzetti, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The incoming administration has made several allusions to the use of ZBB, which theoretically allows the government to clean the slate and determine which activities to fund versus simply adopting last year’s funding level, adjusting for inflation, and budgeting from there.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Spencer Platt/Getty Images As a handful of states start adopting California's sales mandates for zero-emission trucks, dealers in New Jersey are pushing back.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
That’s why companies are increasingly adopting continuous security validation to go above and beyond compliance requirements, ensuring that access and actions within the development process are continuously monitored and verified.
—Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The report’s survey of 300 CEOs, executives and managers also indicates that nearly 90% of video game companies reported adopting generative AI tools for various applications.
—Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By adopting these strategies, businesses can create talent pipelines that support operational success and create a positive impact within their communities.
—Khaitsa Wasiyo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Adopting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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