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as in understanding
the act or process of learning or gaining understanding
The dog's rapid assimilation of new tricks pleased his owners.
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as in integration
the act or an instance of fitting in or conforming
Their assimilation into a new culture was difficult at times.
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Recent Examples of assimilation
In other words, the official rationale for the Dawes Act was economic salvation through assimilation.
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David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The film is an absolute riot, a no-bones-about-it horror flick heightened by powerful music, confident performances, and rich, resonant themes regarding cultural assimilation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
In Baraka’s play, Clay and Lula serve as allegorical representations of Black assimilation and white supremacy, respectively.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
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David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The film is an absolute riot, a no-bones-about-it horror flick heightened by powerful music, confident performances, and rich, resonant themes regarding cultural assimilation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Cultural, linguistic, and value-based assimilation challenges arise, potentially altering national identities and eroding civilizational confidence.
—Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
In Baraka’s play, Clay and Lula serve as allegorical representations of Black assimilation and white supremacy, respectively.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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The family appreciates the support and understanding of the community during this difficult time.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2026
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Optimized for long endurance missions with containerized payload integration, including electronic warfare, fires, C-C5ISRT (Counter-Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting) and contested logistics.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a Founding Partner, Toyota will have brand integrations throughout the venue, including extensive digital and physical signage, on-site vehicle displays and naming entitlement to one of the arena’s five VIP suite entrances.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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However, fiber, fat, and protein can slow down the absorption of carbs.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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And some medications—including corticosteroids (like prednisone) and certain weight-loss drugs (like Orlistat)—can reduce vitamin D absorption.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Neither girl has an amazing grasp on the words, but Kenya is about 300 times more entertaining.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
24 Jan. 2026
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To build their robot hand, the engineers began by creating a digital library of human hand grasp postures.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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The other thing that’s important is a sense of power beyond our comprehension and control.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some of them seem to seize us by the very roots of our comprehension; others might as well be reading from the Terms and Conditions of Use for Spotify.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Place has come to be central in my conception of my second novel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The linear city has been controversial since its conception due to its outrageous scale, exorbitant costs, and the human right abuses suffered by construction workers, with thousands believed to have died while working on the project.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
28 Jan. 2026
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With a little planning and a flexible mindset, grocery shopping can become the foundation for meals that support steady energy, better digestion and long-term health – without sacrificing enjoyment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Pancreatic cancer forms tumors in the pancreas, a gland in the abdomen that creates insulin for digestion, according to the Cleveland Clinic.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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