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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
Birthright citizenship is a feature, not a bug, that drives assimilation for the children of immigrants and creates more Americans.
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
In 1937, with the first Conference of Commonwealth and State Aboriginal Authorities, Australia formally adopted assimilation as a national policy.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 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, 12 Mar. 2026
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
In 1937, with the first Conference of Commonwealth and State Aboriginal Authorities, Australia formally adopted assimilation as a national policy.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 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, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
Noun
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In the letters that Wilson collected, there are countless appeals to God, prayers for help and understanding and prayers of thanksgiving for strength and mercy.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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In some cases, scientists have a minimal understanding of those regional species.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The integration of Nextiles and Betterguards creates a new wearables ecosystem and data platform designed to unlock capabilities across injury prevention, athlete recovery and performance monitoring.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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Elena Lécué, chief marketing officer, Scentbird My AI engine of choice is Claude, because of its seamless integration with my workspace.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Instead of the standard, boring rectangular fins found in the home PC, the algorithm generated complex, jagged, and pointed copper structures optimized for both heat absorption and fluid flow.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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This will help the shampoo spread more easily, providing you with a better clean and improved moisture absorption.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Some of the movies that escaped Neon’s grasp still irk Quinn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Yet many of its students aren’t demonstrating even an elementary grasp of free speech.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Witnessing her mentally ill son lose his life in front of her was a tragedy beyond comprehension.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Immersive reading combines audiobooks with physical books, boosting comprehension, retention, and focus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Virgin Mary and her immaculate conception were to be celebrated, and perhaps no other nation threw themselves into the veneration of Mary that year quite like the Irish.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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Rather than discarding the residual sludge left behind after conventional anaerobic digestion, the system subjects it to an additional treatment stage known as Advanced Wet Oxidation and Steam Explosion (AWOEx).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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There are several blends for adults, but Olly also makes vitamins for kids — child-appropriate multivitamins as well as blends for digestion and mood.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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