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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
Over the years, the Scottish Protestants from Ulster began to assimilate into the general white middle class, Kennedy said.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Advertisement But Bad Bunny has always thrived precisely because of his refusal to assimilate or cater to the mainstream.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
In a world where so many forces try to silence or shrink Latino identity, this moment is a reminder that being Latina is not something to assimilate from.
—Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
When told to assimilate, our ancestors changed religions.
—Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Advertisement But Bad Bunny has always thrived precisely because of his refusal to assimilate or cater to the mainstream.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
In a world where so many forces try to silence or shrink Latino identity, this moment is a reminder that being Latina is not something to assimilate from.
—Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
When told to assimilate, our ancestors changed religions.
—Essence, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilate
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The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid iteration and integration into broader counter-drone defense networks, potentially accelerating deployment compared with traditional defense development cycles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is why time passes at different rates dependent on your elevation on Earth, and why your head (which is farther from the Earth’s center, and in a region of slightly less spacetime curvature) ages faster as compared with your feet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
12 Mar. 2026
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The resulting insights are intended to help scientists understand how the ocean is changing and what those changes mean for the planet.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Chief Superintendent Chris Leather called it a national security incident and said the national police force is working with Toronto police to understand the motive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Defense technology is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence and unmanned systems become more integrated into military operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The department will integrate higher education and workforce development programs.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Although many wine lovers equate cost with quality, Errazuriz is not concerned about the reasonable price.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pittman, who had already admonished another defense lawyer for bringing an authorized poster board that juxtaposed scenes of seemingly peaceful protest with a fiery riot, suggested that the defense was trying to equate its side of the case with the civil rights movement.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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With style, grace and a lot of love, the Lower Merion High School figure skating duo of Justin and Suri Lue know how to put on a cutting-edge show.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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It is known as Obamacare, but only informally.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Further changes see Hendrik McDermott expand his remit leading Europe, Middle East and Africa Networks & DTC and reality streamer Hayu, which reaches its tenth anniversary this month, – to incorporate all international DTC operations as Managing Director, International DTC & EMEA, Canada.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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The ground-floor space will serve both hot and cold tasting menus, along with a la carte items that incorporate seasonal North Carolina ingredients.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Researchers using advanced imaging technology have deciphered 79 previously invisible inscriptions — including love notes, drawings of gladiators, and everyday messages — on a wall in the ancient city of Pompeii, offering a rare window into the lives of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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It’s believed that Hackman, who had Alzheimer’s disease, continued to live in the home for another week, perhaps unable to comprehend that his wife had dead.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Newhouse Wildlife Rescue put a banana next to the saw-whet owl to help people comprehend its tiny size.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Assimilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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