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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
While touring the special, Edelman dealt with hecklers and haters, but mostly audience members who wanted to share with the comedian their experiences with assimilation, Judaism and antisemitism.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Individual states and big cities will continue to shape their own policies to balance immigrant communities and navigate the tension between cultural assimilation and the preservation of American 'heritage'.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Corporate culture is still rooted in this outdated blueprint that prioritizes assimilation over authenticity.
—Maxine Harrison, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
In the first experiment, called the carbon assimilation experiment or the pyrolytic release experiment, the researchers simulated the Martian atmosphere in one of Viking’s test chambers.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Individual states and big cities will continue to shape their own policies to balance immigrant communities and navigate the tension between cultural assimilation and the preservation of American 'heritage'.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Corporate culture is still rooted in this outdated blueprint that prioritizes assimilation over authenticity.
—Maxine Harrison, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
In the first experiment, called the carbon assimilation experiment or the pyrolytic release experiment, the researchers simulated the Martian atmosphere in one of Viking’s test chambers.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Obviously, Quillan isn’t staying, but my understanding from talking to sources is Treliving continues to consider his options in terms of bringing in another forward.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The memo, first reported by Axios, says that Congress must specifically appropriate funds for back pay, contradicting previous understandings of the law.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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This successor to the superb Ghost of Tsushima enhances the action with new weapon-swapping mechanics and a better integration of quests with exploration.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Down Chestnut Street, Taylor leads clients through the history of Central and Louisville’s school integration efforts through busing, followed by information about the Western Branch Library, the YMCA in the former Knights of Pythias building and the historic Chestnut Street Baptist Church.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Taking magnesium at the same time as some other medications (such as antibiotics or bone-strengthening medications called bisphosphonates) can interfere with their absorption.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Pink Skincare Set includes the Age-R Booster Pro, a 6-in-1 wand that not only helps with formula absorption, but skincare issues like hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, large pores, and more.—
Brittany Leitner,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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Like so many young adults, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, now 30, experimented with drinking and other substances but found things getting beyond her grasp.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Let’s assume, for the sake of this exercise, that your nearly 70 years in the afterlife has given you an innate grasp of modern analytics, air travel, nutrition and a deep understanding of the collective psyche of Gen Z.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new 39-episode series is aimed at preschoolers and kindergarteners, and is based around curriculum meant to build skills including letter-sound knowledge, phonological awareness, spelling, vocabulary and comprehension.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Through drama, song, and movement, students might explore narrative sequencing, vocabulary, and thematic analysis in ways that support reading comprehension and language development.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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But there have been some career stumbles recently, a superhero disappointment in particular, that must have complicated Johnson’s conception of his remarkable career.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Many of the 90-plus works are returning to France for the first time since their conception.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Providing fiber for digestion, there’s fresh broccoli along with antioxidants to help reduce the risk of certain cancers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Raw dog food typically contains human-grade meat and vegetables, and it has been linked to improved digestion for canines.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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