as in embracement
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Recent Examples of adoption
On a largely party-line vote, 52-48, Senate Republicans won adoption of a blueprint that calls for a $150 billion increase in military spending and $175 billion more for border security over the next decade.
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Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Her purpose as a nonprofit leader has been deeply informed by her untraditional upbringing in a family with 108 children (connected via biology, fostering, and adoption), and by her Catholic faith, instilled in her by her devout parents.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
It is expected to continue opposing the adoption of the new name.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, public confidence fostered by robust risk management has been essential for widespread adoption of transformative technologies.
—Henry Papadatos, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Her purpose as a nonprofit leader has been deeply informed by her untraditional upbringing in a family with 108 children (connected via biology, fostering, and adoption), and by her Catholic faith, instilled in her by her devout parents.
—Solcyré Burga, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
It is expected to continue opposing the adoption of the new name.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Moreover, public confidence fostered by robust risk management has been essential for widespread adoption of transformative technologies.
—Henry Papadatos, TIME, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoption
Noun
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But, the recent embrace from Gen Z has taken Deftones to new heights.—
CHRIS MACIAS,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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This headlong, hyper-nuanced account of a teenage girl’s first love fuses the interiority of novels and the sensuous embrace of cinema in ways that other films fumble.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The tradition is an espousal of values, holding space for connection and unhurried conversation.—
Olivia Schellenberg,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2024
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The 24-year-old is part of a community of women who have gained popularity — and notoriety — online for their espousal of what can feel like antiquated dating guidance.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
18 Mar. 2024
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The study confirms that public tolerance for electricity theft is highly context-dependent, with greater acceptance when offenders face financial hardship and unreliable electricity access.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Wilson had been town historian for 21 years, and led Conard student in numerous community projects focused on diversity and acceptance.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Adoption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoption. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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