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as in understanding
the act or process of learning or gaining understanding
The dog's rapid assimilation of new tricks pleased his owners.
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as in integration
the act or an instance of fitting in or conforming
Their assimilation into a new culture was difficult at times.
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Recent Examples of assimilation
The camp is focused on assimilation into major league life on and off the field.
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Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Data assimilation is a technique that combines modelling with direct observations to predict the evolution of a system.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Human rights groups have accused China of detaining over 1 million Uyghurs in mass internment camps and engaging in systematic forced labor, torture, rape, and forced sterilization as part of a broader campaign of assimilation.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Castro is deftly conscious of the complicated space that Selena occupied, weaving in a narrative of assimilation to multiple cultures.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Data assimilation is a technique that combines modelling with direct observations to predict the evolution of a system.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Human rights groups have accused China of detaining over 1 million Uyghurs in mass internment camps and engaging in systematic forced labor, torture, rape, and forced sterilization as part of a broader campaign of assimilation.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Castro is deftly conscious of the complicated space that Selena occupied, weaving in a narrative of assimilation to multiple cultures.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Importantly, don’t settle for surface-level understandings of what these mean to you.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lilian laughed, but Dr. Fenton remained stern, only nodding at Lilian’s understanding.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The essence of cybersecurity lies in the integration and cohesion of all its facets, each essential to achieving robust protection.—
Ambuj Kumar,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The second initiative is the AI Hub pilot program, jointly organized by the HKTDC and industry associations, creating a platform for industry players to explore and promote the integration of AI in content creation and production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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The reason has little to do with muscle recovery or nutrient absorption: Rather, people who are too hungry make poor dietary choices.—
Albert Stumm,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Original Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $15.25 (10% off) Buy Now on Amazon Solgar Chelated Zinc, 250 Tablets Chelated for maximum absorption, these zinc tablets from Solgar are designed to be gentle on your stomach while delivering powerful immune and skin support.—
KAYLEIGH DRAKE,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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That, as the 25-year-old acknowledged, was partly due to McLaren let a number of races slip through its grasp from winning positions.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s men’s side are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals later this month and have Champions League qualification for next season within their grasp.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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For most cognitive activities (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation), knowledge workers reported that generative AI had reduced effort.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Active reading and note-taking to sharpen focus, enhance comprehension, and improve memory retention.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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Public health experts say the curriculum should be expanded to include all parts of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation signs and the luteal phase, which is when conception typically occurs and can last 12 to 14 days.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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The charm of classical arts has always been a fundamental part of the vision of Italian designer Francesco Murano, since the conception of his namesake brand in 2021.—
Alberto Calabrese,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the nervous system, this nerve regulates automatic bodily functions and processes, including heart rate, digestion, inflammation, and stress response.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
13 Mar. 2025
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The probiotics produced during fermentation can support gut health by promoting healthy digestion.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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