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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
For Canetti, there is a crucial difference between the act of reading and the assimilation of knowledge with a view to power.
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W. G. Sebald, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
By emphasizing Strachan’s assimilation of the photo into his painting, the curators underscored the crucial role of reproductive technologies in the dissemination and projection of Pan-African ideology and ideas.
—Delinda Collier, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Instead, his hallucinatory drama explores themes like Black assimilation, imperial white oppression, eroticism, and the uneasy relationship between religion and power.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
Boarding schools, forced relocation, and assimilation policies disrupted the intergenerational transmission of knowledge.
—Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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W. G. Sebald, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
By emphasizing Strachan’s assimilation of the photo into his painting, the curators underscored the crucial role of reproductive technologies in the dissemination and projection of Pan-African ideology and ideas.
—Delinda Collier, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Instead, his hallucinatory drama explores themes like Black assimilation, imperial white oppression, eroticism, and the uneasy relationship between religion and power.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
Boarding schools, forced relocation, and assimilation policies disrupted the intergenerational transmission of knowledge.
—Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Without mutual understanding, both can feel unseen or misunderstood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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And the clear understanding on the part of Spielberg of what Stanley Kubrick used to call the submersible units of narrative.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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These capabilities align with broader trends in EV infrastructure, including grid resilience and integration with renewable energy sources.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Organizations that proactively embrace hybrid cloud with a focus on governance, integration and skills development will be better equipped to thrive in today’s dynamic digital economy.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Beta-glucan blocks cholesterol absorption in the digestive tract and increases its excretion through the stool, which helps lower cholesterol levels.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 May 2025
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The time of day or taking it with food does not affect biotin absorption, but may be a consideration for other nutrients in combination supplements.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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Undertaking this transformation requires a firm grasp of agentic AI, knowledge of its applications in finance activities and, most importantly, a solid game plan linked to the overall talent strategy.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Joan Benoit: The younger generation has a grasp on gender identity in a way that my generation never did.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The most significant change brought about by this approach moves learning focus from content dissemination toward active engagement and comprehension.—
AyoOluwa Nihinlola,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The goal, as a viewer, was to absorb the barrage of stimuli and forgo active comprehension.—
Andrew Lampert,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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That 18 months spans the process from conception of the idea to a new product being on the market.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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And my reliance on Chatty won’t stop at conception.—
Anonymous,
Vogue,
10 May 2025
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Some teas, like green, black, peppermint, and oolong, may support weight loss thanks to antioxidants that boost metabolism and aid digestion.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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One of the key players in this connection is the vagus nerve, which runs from your brain stem to your gut and influences functions as varied as heart rate, digestion, mood and emotional regulation.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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