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as in compared
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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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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as in integrated
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 assimilated
She was assimilated into the suburban New England life in America.
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Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
New York was built by immigrants such as Italians, Irish and lately, Hispanics, many of whom assimilated into the fabric of the city and eventually became woven into the culture.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But like many converted former Jews and assimilated Jews in Europe at the time, their real religion was German culture, especially German music.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Her generation and the next one may have assimilated, Luna said, but the family members still know Mexican food and the family story.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
Taken to the extreme, some of these same ideas lead to remigration, the notion that nonwhite citizens who haven’t properly assimilated should be deported.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Some Sogdians converted to Islam, while others assimilated into Chinese culture or other civilizations.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Now, with a remake officially on the way — produced by Rodriguez and penned by Companion (2025) director Drew Hancock — a new generation of viewers might just get assimilated into its fanbase.
—Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
For all the talk of conflicting values, the Tesla Diner has assimilated effortlessly into the local custom of charging fries separately from the burger.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
New York was built by immigrants such as Italians, Irish and lately, Hispanics, many of whom assimilated into the fabric of the city and eventually became woven into the culture.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But like many converted former Jews and assimilated Jews in Europe at the time, their real religion was German culture, especially German music.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Her generation and the next one may have assimilated, Luna said, but the family members still know Mexican food and the family story.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Oct. 2025
Taken to the extreme, some of these same ideas lead to remigration, the notion that nonwhite citizens who haven’t properly assimilated should be deported.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2025
Some Sogdians converted to Islam, while others assimilated into Chinese culture or other civilizations.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Now, with a remake officially on the way — produced by Rodriguez and penned by Companion (2025) director Drew Hancock — a new generation of viewers might just get assimilated into its fanbase.
—Keith Langston, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
For all the talk of conflicting values, the Tesla Diner has assimilated effortlessly into the local custom of charging fries separately from the burger.
—Joe Joyce, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilated
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The last time the group broke out brand growth figures, Marni grew 8% in 2023, compared with 23% growth at Margiela and 17% at Diesel.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now prices for both DRAM and HBM chips have hit record highs, nearly doubling in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter, according to technology research firm Counterpoint Research.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even when plans are understood, retrogrades can require rescheduling due to factors beyond our control, so keep your calendar flexible.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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The tariffs case must therefore be understood as a warm-up act in the fight to preserve the core of American democracy, rather than the main event.—
David Pozen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Industrial-grade crossed roller bearings are integrated for high precision and load capacity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Students also would have been able to post anonymous confessions, similar to the app YikYak, and Bell would have integrated with education technology products, such as Google Classroom.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Emmanuel Macron equated territorial sovereignty with the rights of the French to police their own misinformation and democracy.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Jones has often equated that factor to using a credit card, meaning a bill will eventually come due.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Collaery said Duggan was unaware of Su Bin’s hacking operations and knew him at the time as an employment broker for a Chinese state aviation company.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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An Hour-Long Fight Yields Massive Surprise The moment the bite came, Kenny knew this was different.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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In 1907, that territory was incorporated into the new state of Oklahoma.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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Crafted in a shiny fabric, the dress incorporated muted tones of pink, green and silver, evocative of the pastel color palette often associated with the Netflix series.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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His talent was recognized by a second-grade teacher who urged his homemaker mother, Eleanor, to buy him a piano.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Many students were unfamiliar with the whistle code but recognized the potential need for it.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Assimilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilated. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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