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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
But this assimilation isn't without its shortcomings as 886 million souls died as a result of the planet-wide changeover, no doubt many aboard jet airliners and driving cars.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
After World War II, anxieties about assimilation inspired an increasingly morally complex literature.
—Andrew Ridker, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Data assimilation interprets new data alongside historical data to come up with the most accurate forecast possible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
As a first-generation Ugandan-American, your creativity will buckle under the false promises of assimilation.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Nov. 2025
After World War II, anxieties about assimilation inspired an increasingly morally complex literature.
—Andrew Ridker, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Data assimilation interprets new data alongside historical data to come up with the most accurate forecast possible.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
As a first-generation Ugandan-American, your creativity will buckle under the false promises of assimilation.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Spirit, energy and enthusiasm When there were loud external calls for upgrades at safety in August, head coach Dave Canales firmly backed Scott because of his leadership and understanding of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Noel said, Haiti is often treated less as an equal partner in regional integration than as a vehicle through which CARICOM can project influence internationally.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Progress in robotics, according to PNDbotics, depends less on increasing complexity and more on tighter integration between hardware and intelligence.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Samsung designed the sensor to push physical limits while maintaining strong light absorption and signal accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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This could be easily written off as the financial mismanagement of youth, but taken as a whole, Gen Z’s outlook on the economy is at once a rejection of conventional wisdom and a deep, almost subconscious absorption of the commodification of everything.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Through universal intelligent manipulation, the robot autonomously plans grasps, adjusts force in real time, and navigates obstacles using seamless hand–eye coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the longstanding regime’s grasp on power now appears more tenuous than ever as the swelling opposition movement demands substantive change.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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But distinguishing fact from fiction takes work — and requires a level of reading comprehension that Americans are losing.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Giffords now lives with aphasia, a language disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain that control speech and comprehension.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Louis Harveson, Sul Ross State’s associate provost for research and development, helped guide the effort from conception to launch.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Once conception occurs, a first prenatal appointment is usually recommended between week six and eight.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2026
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General Anxiety/Relaxation/Weight Loss Supplements Products marketed as weight-loss, detox, insomnia, or relaxation supplements often contain multiple herbs and ingredients that affect digestion or liver enzymes.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
11 Jan. 2026
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Helps Gut Health Though not often considered a popular gut food, olive oil (especially extra-virgin olive oil) has surprising benefits for digestion.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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