Thesaurus results for CO-OPT

co-opt

verb

kō-ˈäpt

Definition of co-opt

as in to integrate

to make a part of a body or system the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups

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Recent Examples of co-opt While the Dalai Lama has served as an outspoken advocate for democracy and human rights, that moral authority may now be co-opted by an authoritarian superpower. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 Meanwhile, bad actors are increasingly co-opting new AI tools, leading to an uptick in cybercrime. — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In recent weeks, the far-right has been accused of co-opting two separate stabbings to advance its anti-migrant narrative. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 The question is no longer whether Vannacci will influence the vote, but whether Meloni can contain, co-opt or outmaneuver her challenger. — Giada Zampano, Fortune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for co-opt

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Osteopathic medical education intentionally integrates biomedical, clinical, health systems and biomechanical sciences, and concepts aligned with complexity science into a coherent framework for physician formation.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
Musk plans to integrate Cybercabs, which lack manual controls that passengers could use to take over in an emergency, into the company’s existing cab service, which until now has used only conventional Tesla vehicles.

— Bernard Condon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrate

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Prieto zooms out even further with some of the other pieces in the exhibition, which don’t incorporate original building fragments but are inspired by their architecture.

— Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
Korean brands have become particularly adept at turning said ingredients into lightweight, layered topicals that are easy to incorporate into everyday rituals.

— Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of incorporate

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The cowardly, devious Turgeniev has assimilated to the comforts of the West —that alone is enough for Fyodor to detest him.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Like many of their Jewish peers, the couple’s aim was to assimilate completely into French society.

— Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of assimilate

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