1
as in to compare
to describe as similar
assimilated the 19th-century American captains of industry and commerce to the medieval barons who exorbitantly taxed shipping along the Rhine
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
social workers will need time to assimilate the new arrivals into the community
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Recent Examples of assimilate
Implied in immigration is a desire to assimilate simply because immigration is an expression of a rich-person desire within some of the world’s poorest to increase the value of their labor.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The positives drawn from that conversation have already helped the entire receiver room assimilate with its new piece.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
Instead, using money set aside for tribes, the government shunted Native children into schools where they were beaten, abused and forced to assimilate.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 22 May 2025
As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder if there is something amiss about their new governess.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The positives drawn from that conversation have already helped the entire receiver room assimilate with its new piece.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 May 2025
Instead, using money set aside for tribes, the government shunted Native children into schools where they were beaten, abused and forced to assimilate.
—Jack Healy, New York Times, 22 May 2025
As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder if there is something amiss about their new governess.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilate
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Last year, researchers compared the climate predictions from four computer models that considered plant vapors.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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Wang’s team compared the highly active genes in both rabbits and mice after injury and traced the roots of this difference to a gene called Aldh1a2, which was strongly activated in rabbits and remained inactive in mice.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Agnes understands that the world is not about good and evil and virtue and sin.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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Anthony Rapa, a Blank Rome lawyer in Washington who advises firms on trade, operations and investments, said the government’s intervention in the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal is another sign of a trend that the U.S. is increasingly equating economic security with national security.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Too many men still equate emotional struggle with weakness.—
Silvia Quintana,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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The Trump administration said the strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure, but the full extent of the damage is not known.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Celsius is known for its (frankly delicious) energy drinks, but the manufacturer makes caffeine-free hydration packets too.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 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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In other words, there was too much atmospheric static to decipher information using classical techniques.—
Joanna Thompson,
Space.com,
21 June 2025
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Mortgage professionals have mastered the art of deciphering hidden meanings, changing fears into wisdom and confusion into action.—
Neil Anders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Algorithmic Literacy encompasses comprehending how AI systems process information, make decisions and generate insights — not as programmers.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In his final days, which my young mind couldn’t fully comprehend, a fresh bottle sat by his hospital bed.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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“Assimilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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