as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups
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Recent Examples of co-opt
For the bachelor party, it’s been co-opted as a drinking game; Bailey also has timed the song to ensure his own success.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Madigan rewrote these to gather power and co-opt the legislature, effectively silencing voters’ voices when in conflict with leadership’s agenda.
—Matt Paprocki, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
However, history teaches us that legal battles alone cannot protect democracy when institutions are co-opted or eroded.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
But their fury was too easily co-opted by the few who want to wantonly destroy and used the cover of protest to do so.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Madigan rewrote these to gather power and co-opt the legislature, effectively silencing voters’ voices when in conflict with leadership’s agenda.
—Matt Paprocki, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
However, history teaches us that legal battles alone cannot protect democracy when institutions are co-opted or eroded.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
But their fury was too easily co-opted by the few who want to wantonly destroy and used the cover of protest to do so.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opt
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The Leaf adopts Nissan's new 3-in-1 EV powertrain, which integrates the motor, inverter, and reducer.—
Chad Kirchner,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Its spot in the city’s fashion week calendar was replaced by Issey Miyake’s four-year-old IM Men line, which was created in 2021 with the aim of developing clothing that integrates design and engineering.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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According to Simpson-Watt, encouraging kids to incorporate phone and in-person conversations into their lives is key.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
20 June 2025
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Here’s what experts had to say about the new study, plus how to incorporate these three exercises into your fitness routine for the maximum brain boost.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 June 2025
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The time to ponder that question, set up boundaries, and guide how A.I. is assimilated into our workflow and lives was yesterday.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
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The idea is that this interface will assimilate your data, process it privately inside the Samsung Knox enclave, and spit out useful suggestions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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“Co-opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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