acculturating

verb

present participle of acculturate
as in habituating

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  1. habituating
  2. conditioning
  3. merging
  4. intermingling
  5. combining
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  • The wildlife team tends to the cubs while wearing bear suits to avoid habituating the cubs to humans.
    — Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of habituating
Verb
  • Most are used for stimulating scalp massages that help stimulate blood circulation to hair follicles while deeply moisturizing and conditioning the hair and scalp simultaneously.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • How to Start Rucking Safely Experts recommend conditioning the body before loading up a pack, especially for men over 40 returning to exercise.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of conditioning
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  • By merging traditional yum cha culture with a modern party scene, Hom is offering a culturally immersive experience.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Under the styling of Micaela Erlanger, Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o’s promo wardrobe went full Helen of Troy, merging power and precision in equal measure.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of merging
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  • The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • This is not the mutual intermingling ritual of blood-sisters; only Sam introduces Mary’s blood into her own.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of intermingling
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  • Zhao said the controller even outperformed the software supplied by the robot’s manufacturer, demonstrating the value of combining machine-learning research with real-world robotics.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Customers order through Wonder’s app, combining dishes from multiple concepts in one transaction, with Wonder handling cooking and last‑mile delivery itself.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of combining
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