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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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The system allows engineers to model vehicle behavior before a race weekend begins and continue refining their understanding throughout the event.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The reason the actor and the writer accepted the award, according to Thorne, is because McKenna completely redefined the team’s understanding of who Nicky was.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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The low millivolt-to-sub-volt operating levels of the Bristol team's pump further enhance its suitability for integration with compact batteries and wearable electronics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The company brings established expertise in laser manufacturing, photonics engineering, and systems integration, positioning it as a key contributor to the development of the DEEP LIGHT platform.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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How To Remove Stains From Marble Most marble countertops are sealed upon installation to help slow the absorption of liquids that can lead to staining.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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Not every company burning cash has profitability in grasp.—
Rory McDonald,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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And now, for the Spurs, neither is their grasp of the NBA title.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Al-Hashimi became a polyglot — speaking English, Farsi and Armenian — in part to curb the effects of a seizure disorder on her temporal lobe, which is crucial for language comprehension.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Thus, humanoid robots are perhaps a means of improving AI toward a comprehension of the way that the world truly operates.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Pinney’s bold and free conception of how a drama is constituted, and its inseparability from time and memory, displays a rare associative virtuosity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Many such challenges to a narrow conception of patriotism are now being deliberately excluded from military education.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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There’s a simple, three-ingredient herbal tea recommended by experts that could help to improve digestion, gas, bloating, and your overall gut health.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
6 June 2026
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Research is ongoing to indicate how much the gut and gastrointestinal system play a role in overall bodily function, but doctors know that it is tied to immunity, digestion, and brain function.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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