Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for adoption. Search instead for zwangsadoptionen.
Definitions

adoption

[uh-dop-shuhn] / əˈdɒp ʃən /


NOUN
legal taking of another's child
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Bernstein analyst Mark Newman told MarketWatch that the deal with IBM is a “proof point” that “quantum advantage” is getting “closer and closer,” as is commercial adoption.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Zoom reported that the revenue growth was due to an increase in customers and AI adoption.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“We expect significant step-ups in paid subscription adoption given increasingly robust tools behind a pay wall.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Kane is survived by his wife, Cindy, and their nine children, six of whom joined the family through adoption and fostering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Prior to the adoption of this policy, it was generally understood that a tenant could not be evicted unless he or she had some knowledge of or participation in alleged criminal activity.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




Vocabulary lists containing adoption


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "adoption" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com