1
as in understanding
the act or process of learning or gaining understanding
The dog's rapid assimilation of new tricks pleased his owners.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in integration
the act or an instance of fitting in or conforming
Their assimilation into a new culture was difficult at times.
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of assimilation
During colonial rule, Denmark enforced assimilation policies for the Inuit population.
—
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Several Scandinavian countries have attempted to force assimilation on the Sámi, including periods when their language and culture were prohibited.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Hayakawa, who did not speak Japanese, was a fierce advocate for immigrant assimilation.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
For much of the 20th century, rhinoplasties were used—and seen—as a method of assimilation, often within immigrant communities.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for assimilation
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Several Scandinavian countries have attempted to force assimilation on the Sámi, including periods when their language and culture were prohibited.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
Hayakawa, who did not speak Japanese, was a fierce advocate for immigrant assimilation.
—Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
For much of the 20th century, rhinoplasties were used—and seen—as a method of assimilation, often within immigrant communities.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for assimilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
Noun
-
Press Releases 2025 Quantum computings rapid rise is a risk to cybersecurity and business stability The remainder of 2025 will witness a range of both new and old cyberthreats as cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing develop in functionality and understanding.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
-
Her goal of expanding Tax IQ’s reach to underserved communities globally reflects an understanding that technology can scale impact in ways that traditional service delivery cannot.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Noun
-
Meanwhile, the economic integration with China in the region remains.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
-
In my experience, one of the most common barriers is integration confusion.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Uncooked egg whites bind to biotin and prevent its absorption in the body.27 7.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
31 July 2025
-
This flood of new Treasuries is straining market absorption, as global demand—particularly from foreign investors—shows signs of waning.—
Dan Irvine,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
-
As the communist leader Robert Mugabe is elected, his declarations empower Africans to take up residence on the farmland, and her imperialist grasp slips, the beginning of the end for this family here.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
-
The country greatly appreciated Jóhannesson’s grasp of the context and his insightful and entertaining commentary.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
-
Humanity has been dealing with nefarious arch-villains, fire-breathing kaiju and world-ending cataclysms caused by forces beyond human comprehension for centuries.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
12 July 2025
-
Keenan figures that the young up-and-comers on the roster having a better comprehension of what Tocchet meant to the club and the city at one point in time will help them all to embrace what’s ahead.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Experiences are incredibly expensive to develop, and take years from conception to completion (Disney CEO Bob Iger says that the parks typically take as long as two years to develop, and another five years to build).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
-
The idea is to incubate original ideas from their conception through to commercialization and provide IP owners with advice on strategy, branding building, content development and making cash.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
According to Purina, all the vitamins and minerals found in carrots support healthy vision, digestion, heart health, and a healthy skin and coat.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
-
The research, published in the journal Science Signaling, took a closer look at enzymes — proteins in the body that speed up chemical reactions and are essential for digestion, liver function and other key functions, according to Cleveland Clinic — and their role in Parkinson's.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share