as in borrows
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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But there’s a brand new film, a little winner called Kneecap, that aims to eschew traditional biographical storytelling that adopts a playful, almost mythic approach to a Irish hip hop group’s rise, blurring the lines between fact and fiction along the way.
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Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In this release, Castro adopts his alter ego ‘Richy,’ a character inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of his native Medellín, this year accompanied by his cousin Toño, portrayed by Juanes, to create a festive anthem that honors family, music, and their heritage.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the CIFF adopts a balanced and pragmatic approach to fostering sustainability within the fashion industry.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For this reason, my valuation model adopts a two-year timeframe.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In his early writeups, Killian adopts, or perhaps apes, a tone of giddy consumerism.
—Oscar Schwartz, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
Creating High-Fidelity Audio And Video The more the entertainment industry adopts AI technologies, the more it will be challenged to create audio and video with even higher levels of fidelity; the content shouldn’t draw focus to itself.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Kennedy could also nominate or remove members of federal advisory committees, including the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which recommends vaccines that the CDC reviews and adopts.
—Madison Czopek, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Grande, meanwhile, understood her assignment and plays Galinda — who adopts the name Glinda midway through the film — as breezy and self absorbed but not totally callous.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
In this release, Castro adopts his alter ego ‘Richy,’ a character inspired by the rich cultural tapestry of his native Medellín, this year accompanied by his cousin Toño, portrayed by Juanes, to create a festive anthem that honors family, music, and their heritage.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
At the same time, the CIFF adopts a balanced and pragmatic approach to fostering sustainability within the fashion industry.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
For this reason, my valuation model adopts a two-year timeframe.
—Gurufocus, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
In his early writeups, Killian adopts, or perhaps apes, a tone of giddy consumerism.
—Oscar Schwartz, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
Creating High-Fidelity Audio And Video The more the entertainment industry adopts AI technologies, the more it will be challenged to create audio and video with even higher levels of fidelity; the content shouldn’t draw focus to itself.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Kennedy could also nominate or remove members of federal advisory committees, including the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which recommends vaccines that the CDC reviews and adopts.
—Madison Czopek, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Grande, meanwhile, understood her assignment and plays Galinda — who adopts the name Glinda midway through the film — as breezy and self absorbed but not totally callous.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Adopts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adopts. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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