1
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
Questions of identity, economic opportunity, and cultural assimilation play out against the bureaucracy of immigration, as archival footage underscores the nation’s obsession with American individualism.
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
The four characters in the film are all in different stages of assimilation.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
In 1933, the goal of assimilation declined when Henry Roe Cloud, who emphasized celebrating and preserving Native American culture rather than wiping it out, became the school’s first Native American superintendent.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
The large number of arrivals has strained social safety nets in Europe and stirred concern about assimilation, which has at times taken an openly xenophobic form and provided an opening for right-wing, nationalist political movements.
—Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
The four characters in the film are all in different stages of assimilation.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
In 1933, the goal of assimilation declined when Henry Roe Cloud, who emphasized celebrating and preserving Native American culture rather than wiping it out, became the school’s first Native American superintendent.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
The large number of arrivals has strained social safety nets in Europe and stirred concern about assimilation, which has at times taken an openly xenophobic form and provided an opening for right-wing, nationalist political movements.
—Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Despite the entrenched ethical norms of the legal profession, educational institutions at every level should devise strategies designed to improve the public’s understanding of government and its critical intersection with the rule of law.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Critically, lenders give buyers a big-picture understanding of what their monthly payment will look like under various loan configurations, taking into account sales price tiers, interest rates, property taxes and insurance.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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But that's just the start of its wellness integration.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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But the tighter integration with X could allow xAI to push its latest AI models and features to a broad audience more quickly.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Taking supplements with food may improve absorption and prevent stomach upset that can sometimes occur when taking supplements on an empty stomach.40 One popular way people enjoy turmeric and magnesium is by making turmeric and magnesium lemonade.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Try adding black pepper or a source of fat to your turmeric coffee to help boost its absorption.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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Williams seems to have fundamentally misunderstood the novel, or at the very least to have only a diluted grasp of it.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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At least one state public health official is worried that the sudden loss in funding will hurt their state’s grasp of the virus.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Mar. 2025
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It is borne of a need to believe in something beyond what can be explained, a longing for proof that some force beyond our comprehension exists.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether indulging in fiction, philosophy, poetry, or non-fiction, many readers find that cannabis enhances comprehension and engagement.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Space Launch System rocket cost taxpayers $23.8 billion since its conception in 2011, according to data from The Planetary Society.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Falling into the Discipline Trap Today’s conceptions of discipline are that more is always better, working harder will always be more effective, and all suffering is progress.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Amazon Big Spring Sale: Supplements Deals Spring forward aside, the time is right to improve digestion, rest, and overall well-being.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
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Garden of Life’s vegan protein powder has 22 grams of protein per serving and five grams of fiber, which helps with your digestion.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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