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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
This is what assimilation looks like.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Those records were also used to aid federal assimilation efforts and chip away at tribal sovereignty, communal lands and identity.
—Graham Lee Brewer, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Those records were also used to aid federal assimilation efforts and chip away at tribal sovereignty, communal lands and identity.
—Graham Lee Brewer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The alarm about immigrants and their incomplete assimilation into American life was not new to the mid-1910s.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Those records were also used to aid federal assimilation efforts and chip away at tribal sovereignty, communal lands and identity.
—Graham Lee Brewer, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Those records were also used to aid federal assimilation efforts and chip away at tribal sovereignty, communal lands and identity.
—Graham Lee Brewer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The alarm about immigrants and their incomplete assimilation into American life was not new to the mid-1910s.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for assimilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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In an interview with US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, the ambassador was asked about his understanding of a biblical verse suggesting that land including parts of Egypt, Syria and Iraq had been divinely promised to the Jewish people.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The discovery could change our understanding of how many of these extreme dead stars dwell close to our galaxy's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The project also required coordinated operation between the large heat pump and the mechanical vapor recompression unit across all operating phases, with system integration and process control designed to ensure stable and efficient performance under varying production conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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This integration is reducing long-standing friction in offshore collaboration.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Another consideration is the presence of naturally occurring compounds like phytic acid in oats, which can interfere with mineral absorption and, in some cases, further contribute to digestive discomfort.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Chia Pudding Made from chia seeds, this easy pudding is a source of fiber, which helps slow the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream, preventing sudden blood sugar spikes.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Schumer’s grasp of generational dynamics is increasingly in question, but there are sensible reasons for caution.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Shuffleboard is one of the most popular barroom games in the country, thanks to its easy-to-grasp rules and high level of necessary skill and dexterity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The calculus of devastation is beyond my comprehension.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress, for instance, reveals that many students are advancing through grade levels without a corresponding improvement in their reading fluency or comprehension.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fertility is a team sport, which means that mindful lifestyle changes leading up to conception apply to men, too.—
Rachel Hosie,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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The military stomp of the score is so tied up in the conception of Superman as an ultra-powerful Eagle Scout that the theme had to be tossed entirely when directors wanted to add a few layers of grime onto the character in the 2010s.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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This formula, in particular, offers a liposomal delivery—a 125 mg phospholipid complex—to protect against degradation during digestion.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, eating fiber helps regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion, and supports feelings of fullness.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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