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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
Sixty percent were born outside the United States, and 70% are either U.S.-born or naturalized citizens.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
But immigration law experts have said that the number of people who might lie on forms is very small compared to the millions of people who are naturalized or receive green cards each year.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Originally from mainland China, the partners are now naturalized Singapore citizens.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Native to tropical Africa and southern India, this striking plant, also known as ‘lion’s ears’ has been naturalized in sub-tropical and tropical areas worldwide.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
But immigration law experts have said that the number of people who might lie on forms is very small compared to the millions of people who are naturalized or receive green cards each year.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Originally from mainland China, the partners are now naturalized Singapore citizens.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Native to tropical Africa and southern India, this striking plant, also known as ‘lion’s ears’ has been naturalized in sub-tropical and tropical areas worldwide.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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Adell, 24, has always been open with her fans about the fact that she was adopted, and grew up in southern California with four siblings, all of whom were also adopted.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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On May 23, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare March 1 as World Seagrass Day.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Made with a low-density performance and 100 percent recyclable foam, per DSC, its high-rebound insole can adapt to various stressors without risking structural integrity issues.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Disney's best-performing remakes — 2019's The Lion King, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, and 2019's Aladdin, which each made more than $1 billion globally — all adapted mega-popular Disney movies from the studio's lucrative Renaissance period in the 1990s.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Evidence suggests collards were likely domesticated in the Mediterranean, from wild relatives also found on coastlines around the Mediterranean.—
Abderrahim Ouarghidi,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
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The progression was first exploiting a food source, then managing it and then domesticating it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal rules allow hospitals to report an estimate, a price range, or a historical rate for their services, while health plans can adjust prices based on factors like the severity of the case, the length of treatment, and a patient’s age.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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For Max, the entire situation is — to borrow an acronym oft-used by American GIs during World War II — FUBAR.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mark Ralston | Afp | Getty Images The recent rebound in China’s government bond yields is not a sign of reflation, economists say, as persisting deflationary pressure is expected to keep borrowing costs low.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, change management is crucial as organizations navigate resistance from employees accustomed to traditional workflows.—
Akhilesh Tripathi,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The boy was mostly accustomed to throwing fastballs, cutters, and curveballs.—
Lindsey Adler,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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Yet Ono’s appeal, in my mind at least, lies precisely in her resistance to relatability: her fiery refusal to assimilate and adhere to conventions.—
Beatrice Loayza,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The pair helped out the coaching staff with insights this season and helped younger players assimilate.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Attendees should familiarize themselves with emergency contact points and be prepared to assist others if needed.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the beautiful campus, then take advantage of the plethora of programming that’s available to the public as well as students.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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