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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
The growth of colonial Australian society came at the expense of the Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who were often dispossessed of their land, exposed to foreign diseases, and either pushed into marginal areas or forcibly assimilated into European culture.
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
His steely aide-de-camp, Mauricio Corredor (also based on a historical figure), is of Rarámuri heritage but has assimilated into Mexican culture.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
She was assimilated into the suburban New England life in America.
—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
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
Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
His steely aide-de-camp, Mauricio Corredor (also based on a historical figure), is of Rarámuri heritage but has assimilated into Mexican culture.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
She was assimilated into the suburban New England life in America.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilated
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The cable giant now offers eight different StreamSaver bundles, which offer between 29% and 45% discounts compared with the services’ stand-alone pricing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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But the problem with utilitarianism is that just as the subjective, first-person experiences of sensory perceptions cannot be compared among individuals, neither can pleasures and pains.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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But if justice is to be understood as fairness, as per Rawls’s scheme, ignorance is the key concept.—
George G. Szpiro,
Big Think,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the time, disability wasn't understood as a civil rights issue.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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For companies looking for even deeper insights, the hub can be integrated into TrusTrace’s full enterprise platform for comprehensive upstream supplier engagement and supply chain traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park is one of Baltimore’s oldest public spaces, home to a historic nine-hole golf course that has long served as an accessible recreational hub, particularly for Black golfers as one of the first courses to be racially integrated in 1951.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the latter category was presenter Jimmy Kimmel, who, in an act of exaggeration that would be Swiftian if intentional, equated the free speech policies of North Korea with those of, um, CBS.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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For years, the FedRAMP process has been equated with actual security, Sager said.—
Renee Dudley,
ProPublica,
18 Mar. 2026
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The state knew the problem was extensive, but wasn’t sure where the leaks were.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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What is particularly devastating about the Polygon’s story is that Soviet state institutions knew about the health impacts of radiation exposure early on.—
Magdalena Stawkowski,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The model Act underwent several updates over the years, and its fourth edition developed in 2023 is being incorporated into the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act with this legislation.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Akbar had already incorporated Hindus into the Mughal military and administrative system and abolished the jizyah (a poll tax historically levied on non-Muslims under Islamic law) as part of a policy of inclusion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.—
David Blumenthal,
Fortune,
24 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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Marsha recognized the man on the right as Steven White — her daughter Ashley's best friend.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The quotation is from the Book of Isaiah, which is recognized as Scripture by Christians and Jews.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Assimilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilated. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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