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as in comparing
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 understanding
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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as in integrating
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 assimilating
Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound?
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Perhaps the most difficult part of assimilating into a new community is embracing the unfamiliarity.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Roma and Milan’s owners have been portrayed as not culturally assimilating with calcio.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Her book weaves together her own personal, often painful memories of assimilating to life in California with unapologetic renditions of the dishes that brought her closer to her family.
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Jamie Feldmar,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
The colonial authorities used their own school system as a tool for assimilating Korea to Japan, placing primary emphasis on teaching the Japanese language and excluding from the educational curriculum such subjects as Korean language and Korean history.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
For some, this meant not assimilating into the dominant norms of science spaces and instead authentically expressing their identities to be a role model to others.
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Evelyn Valdez-Ward,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
An immigrant can live here for life without ever assimilating into our language or culture.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Despite personality friction within the reggae-assimilating band even after decades of inactivity as a unit, The Police successfully undertook a lucrative reunion world tour from 2007-2008 that reportedly earned the group over $360 million, becoming one of the highest grossing tours of all-time.
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Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Perhaps the most difficult part of assimilating into a new community is embracing the unfamiliarity.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
Roma and Milan’s owners have been portrayed as not culturally assimilating with calcio.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Her book weaves together her own personal, often painful memories of assimilating to life in California with unapologetic renditions of the dishes that brought her closer to her family.
—
Jamie Feldmar,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
The colonial authorities used their own school system as a tool for assimilating Korea to Japan, placing primary emphasis on teaching the Japanese language and excluding from the educational curriculum such subjects as Korean language and Korean history.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
For some, this meant not assimilating into the dominant norms of science spaces and instead authentically expressing their identities to be a role model to others.
—
Evelyn Valdez-Ward,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
An immigrant can live here for life without ever assimilating into our language or culture.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Despite personality friction within the reggae-assimilating band even after decades of inactivity as a unit, The Police successfully undertook a lucrative reunion world tour from 2007-2008 that reportedly earned the group over $360 million, becoming one of the highest grossing tours of all-time.
—
Mike Alleyne,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilating
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Persuasive essays comparing restaurants covered in peer-feedback notes.
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And the difference is even starker when comparing the value of their rosters.
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The lack of information generally is a big issue for blind travelers as well, along with airline and airport employees not understanding the rules that govern accommodations for blind passengers.
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For businesspeople, institutional investors, consumers with credit card or automobile debt, or anyone or anything else — for you — understanding the Fed is important.
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Segregation laws prevented Black students from integrating into Euless schools in 1950.
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Spotify's landmark partnership with FC Barcelona reimagined traditional sports sponsorship by integrating artists directly into the club's global platform.
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After Harriman posted a second video about the rise of the Reform party, Right-wing commentators accused him of equating Reform’s ascent to the Holocaust.
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There is a version of leadership that confuses visibility with impact, equating big initiatives and dramatic turnarounds with strong leadership.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Searching for Sanchez-Munoz Despite police knowing a suspect’s identity so early, Sanchez-Munoz — who was considered armed and dangerous — was still not in custody Wednesday.
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Gasparovic falls into the anti-accent wall camp and believes that incorporating one negatively affects the look of a room.
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.
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Hard sci-fi, meanwhile, leans into the fact that life evolving on other planets, under different conditions, and across different stretches of time will almost certainly take on forms so different from ours that comprehending them would be like imagining a new color.
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.
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“Assimilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilating. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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