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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
After kids make fun of her eyes and mock her lunch, Joan sees assimilation as her only path to survival.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
If signed into law, this legislation will save untold millions in taxpayer dollars, encourage assimilation, and help unite our country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But the issue cut the other way in Denmark, with the political right arguing for assimilation and the left supporting culturally distinct communities.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
My guess is cigars’ turn-of-the-century association with the upper class meant cigars were a useful tool of satire and then later, when the comedians found success, a means of Jewish assimilation.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
If signed into law, this legislation will save untold millions in taxpayer dollars, encourage assimilation, and help unite our country.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But the issue cut the other way in Denmark, with the political right arguing for assimilation and the left supporting culturally distinct communities.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
My guess is cigars’ turn-of-the-century association with the upper class meant cigars were a useful tool of satire and then later, when the comedians found success, a means of Jewish assimilation.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
Noun
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Here's a better understanding of what Pope Leo XIV wore on Thursday.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The archaeologists hope their research can provide the local population with a more comprehensive understanding of their heritage, which has long been obscured by the tragedies of the slave trade.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 May 2025
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The development is being designed with future-readiness in mind, with leading international experts engaged to create facilities equipped with cutting-edge technologies, including AI integration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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The company also expanded its integration options, allowing Claude to connect with popular third-party services.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Invert sugar is valued for its superb sweetness and moisture absorption.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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According to this school of thought, sedentary adults should eat closer to 0.45 grams of protein per pound of weight (25 percent more than the RDA), and older adults, who are more prone to muscle loss and impaired nutrient absorption, should get 0.54 grams per pound.—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 May 2025
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The comeback, which felt impossible a few days ago, is now within their grasp.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The New York Times’ reporting about unrest at the Justice Department over the Trump administration’s investigation of campus agitation at Columbia exemplifies perfectly how media bias distorts the public’s grasp of legal controversies.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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The purpose of understanding the aura is to have a better comprehension of how to navigate matters and to evolve into greatness by comprehending the colors and corresponding chakras.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Each one felt pivotal to my comprehension of the way humans affect our environment.—
Heather Hansman,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Each artist is selected on originality, artistic conception, beauty and quality of the work.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Speaking of conception, the big thing that Tom added this week was counseling Kyle Cooke on how to give a sperm sample to check his fertility for when Amanda is ready to have children, which, judging by next week’s preview, isn’t anytime soon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the digestive system, these helpful microbes aid digestion.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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The fennel offers a little sweetness and can help with digestion.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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