ASSIMILATION Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

assimilation

noun

Definition of assimilation

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 Biomagnification, also called bioamplification, refers exclusively to the progressive increase in foodborne contaminants through dietary uptake and assimilation in organisms at successively higher trophic levels. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 Right-wing pundits such as Matt Walsh began discussing the fraud as a failure of cultural assimilation. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Most models don’t do data assimilation to actually build the best guess of reality. — IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2026 Some Tibetan activists say the new law represents more forced cultural assimilation and extended control over ethnic minorities. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assimilation

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Noun

Reports of Muse sharing a user’s home address with a prospective buyer and accessing private messages despite the user’s understanding of permissions illustrate those concerns.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
And over time, interest from generalists in understanding and treating opioid use disorder does appear to have increased, Bagley said.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

Noun

Rollout measures should include time to launch, configuration effort, training burden, manual exceptions, integration depth and support tickets per location.

— Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
The movie’s wide-ranging success may be part of why he’s now being tapped to lead Paramount’s integration with Warner Bros.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of integration

Noun

Naturalizer is all about creating supportive footwear, which is why the Huntley features REZORB responsive cushioning for shock absorption and impact protection for sneaker-level comfort.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
Indeed, most people seemed to use the panels as a chance to sit quietly and reply to emails or put the final touches on a working paper, only emerging from their absorption when a specific presentation piqued their curiosity.

— Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of absorption

Noun

Through the first two weeks of the new season, the ratings results suggest that the NFL’s media partners have a firm grasp on what fans want to watch.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Baek Ki-hyeon aspired to walk a path of virtue and provide for their sister through honest means — but his calculating spymaster big brother was never going to let them out of his grasp.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of grasp

Noun

Levy also believes children are using technology more and reading less, resulting in diminished comprehension, vocabulary and language skills.

— Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026
Ossoff, seen as a potential 2028 contender, said geriatric politicians have little comprehension of AI technology.

— Jill Colvin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehension

Noun

Risk, legal and compliance leaders belong in the room from the moment of conception, not the approval stage.

— Olufunsho Peters, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The first is the art history of the work, which includes its conception, its construction, and its place within Serra’s practice overall.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of conception

Noun

Prior to her shift to farming, Molly Chester worked as a private chef in Los Angeles and was dedicated to techniques aiding digestion.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
His teeth desert his mouth; his digestion revolts; his heart appears frequently to announce its forthcoming resignation.

— Zain Khalid, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

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