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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
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.
—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
Emery intended to pile pressure on their back four, pushing both full-backs high — a shift from his usual policy of keeping three defenders behind the ball in possession — and, pertinently, assimilating pace into the attack.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The next challenge is assimilating to life in a ballpark built for minor league baseball.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
The schools played a crucial and often harsh role in assimilating American Indians into non-Indigenous society.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The policy, aimed at assimilating Native Americans and reducing federal obligations, stripped tribes of land, funding, and services.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Not all aged societies, however, will be capable of assimilating young immigrants or turning them into loyal and productive citizens.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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
Emery intended to pile pressure on their back four, pushing both full-backs high — a shift from his usual policy of keeping three defenders behind the ball in possession — and, pertinently, assimilating pace into the attack.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The next challenge is assimilating to life in a ballpark built for minor league baseball.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
The schools played a crucial and often harsh role in assimilating American Indians into non-Indigenous society.
—Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
The policy, aimed at assimilating Native Americans and reducing federal obligations, stripped tribes of land, funding, and services.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Not all aged societies, however, will be capable of assimilating young immigrants or turning them into loyal and productive citizens.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilating
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Savers should consider multiple factors when comparing a CD against a money market account this month.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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When comparing electric ranges from both top brands, there are notable differences in terms of cost and feature sets.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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This phase diagram, a chart showing how a material behaves as variables such as doping or temperature change, is crucial for understanding how superconductivity emerges.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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However, empowerment also means understanding how scammers operate in the real world.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The researchers have been talking with officials about the prospect of integrating some version of ePOCT+, says Kulinkina.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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By integrating these two types of facilities, the total electricity consumption for both the data center and the industrial plant can be reduced by more than 75%.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Contemporary theories of consciousness generally attempt to bridge this gap by equating consciousness with some measurable, physical property of the brain.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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His aerial strength and positional awareness allow SDFC’s midfield to step higher, knowing the back line remains stable.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pat, not knowing about her relationship with Lockjaw, takes to being a father, but Perfidia pulls away, choosing to continue her work as a revolutionary in lieu of settling down.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Yanxiao feels that Chinese classics must make similar accommodations, incorporating different perspectives on culture and class, to remain globally relevant.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 1918, then-owner Philip Guichet invented the Grasshopper cocktail, incorporating white and green crème de menthe, white and dark crème de cacao, heavy whipping cream and brandy.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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When your speech is clear and reliable, no fog, no spin, no quiet evasions, people stop wasting energy deciphering you and start collaborating with you.—
Adam Dietz,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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Pitch tipping — the art of deciphering what might be coming based on small tells a pitcher might have — is a legal and common practice.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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As for whether comprehending the wiring of the brain really demands techniques from the frontiers of theoretical physics, questions remain.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
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And only by comprehending the Star Eaters will Ro also comprehend his part in their potential destruction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Assimilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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