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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 has facilitated immigrant integration and assimilation while enriching American society across generations.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
America’s assimilation model is remarkable in part thanks to birthright citizenship, as the children of immigrants get to enjoy all the unique freedom this country provides.
—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
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
America’s assimilation model is remarkable in part thanks to birthright citizenship, as the children of immigrants get to enjoy all the unique freedom this country provides.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said today that Washington and Tehran are still in contact but a memorandum of understanding between the two nations has not yet been finalized.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Also flying is the Lunar Trailblazer, a mission selected under NASA’s Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, a small satellite designed to provide an understanding of the form, abundance, and distribution of water on the moon, as well as the lunar water cycle.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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In doing so dancing, much like writing, becomes an act of generational integration and re-membering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Move fast ZipApply, an integration between ZipRecruiter and Workday, streamlines hiring by allowing candidates to upload their resume and complete screening questions without being redirected to another platform.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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By six days post-excision, the tissues saw a significant spike in the absorption of dissolved amino acids.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Orange juice, for example, can contain as much sugar as some sodas, but without the fiber from whole fruit that helps slow glucose absorption.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Consumers without a grasp of the basics may struggle to distinguish good advice from bad.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The ball rolled away from his grasp and Duran was safe at first as Texas had two runners on base against Royals starter Seth Lugo.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Students learn differently, and good teachers need the training and tools to emphasize phonics where it is needed, while also building comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and a real engagement with reading.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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These positions will require strong reading comprehension, technical knowledge and basic engineering literacy.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2026
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This conception emphasizes the need for a press independent of the state, which will provide the basis for the independent public opinion on which the legitimacy of democratic government is based.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Though Blanche will appoint the five commissioners tasked with processing claims, his precise role in the fund’s conception and implementation is unclear.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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This increases alertness, boosts available energy and temporarily downshifts nonessential functions like digestion.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Aids digestion and assimulation, cures dyspepsia, cures neuralgia and sick headache, invigorates the brain and nervous system.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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