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adopt

[uh-dopt] / əˈdɒpt /


VERB
legally care for another's child
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In every other technology shift—mainframe, mobile, internet—you needed people and companies to adopt the technology.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Banks have been racing to adopt the blockchain technology best known for powering cryptocurrencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

California would be the first in the country to adopt such a statewide standard or permit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

For one, “customers are increasingly turning to platforms as they look to adopt AI.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Mom and Dad weren’t supposed to adopt me.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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