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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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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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An in-app commerce integration with Swiggy, enabling food ordering without exiting a live stream, debuted during IPL matches.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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To support that goal, Rheinmetall Destinus Strike Systems plans to establish a facility in Germany for final assembly, integration, and testing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The best ones pull me into a state of total absorption, back to the way reading felt in childhood.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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But what’s behind this chaos, and is there any way to escape its grasp?—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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The trading is also set to determine whether Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire, a title that currently just exceeds his grasp.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Before Right to Read, DiIorio said, Stratford’s screening regimen was much more focused on comprehension.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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On the question of whether animators should calibrate their work for global comprehension from the outset, all three jury members pushed back against overt calculation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The directors join the latest edition of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to explore how Graham changed the world’s conception of dance, emphasizing the torso, contraction and release over the extended line favored by traditional choreographers.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Neurological mysteries, immaculate conception, exposure therapy, a natural-birth cult (cults!—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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Beyond the tax of digestion, Weiner says that eating too close to bedtime can cause stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and even the upper airway, leading to coughing and throat drainage at night, which can also interfere with sleep.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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That's because fluids like cold water help move food and waste through the digestive tract, waking up the gastrointestinal (GI) system and preparing it for efficient digestion for the rest of the day.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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