adopted

/ əˈdɒptɪd /

adjective

1. having been adopted Compare adoptive

   an adopted child

Example Sentences

He noted that New York, New Jersey and Maryland had adopted restrictions that were similar to those in California and Hawaii.

From Los Angeles Times

California uses more Colorado River water than any other state, and has been reducing water use under a three-year agreement adopted in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

BBC Sport has been told the new rules - if adopted - could also include TBA, and would come into force at the start of next season.

From BBC

However, the events at Charing Cross show that our leadership values are not universally adopted and embedded across the whole of the Met.

From BBC

Female chimps form close bonds with their babies, but if a mother dies the babies are often adopted by other community members.

From Salon

Related Words

• accessible 
• familiar 
• prevalent 
• public 
• rampant 
• ubiquitous 
• universal