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
The administration wants to co-opt that pure Minnesota idea as their policy.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Then there is the co-opting of the punk rock movement, created as an underground DIY movement to challenge mainstream culture, but later embraced by it.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
And so, in many ways, Maduro doesn’t enjoy the economic instruments that Chávez had at his disposal to co-opt people.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The event was co-opted as a starring vehicle for the president with acolytes as co-stars.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Then there is the co-opting of the punk rock movement, created as an underground DIY movement to challenge mainstream culture, but later embraced by it.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
And so, in many ways, Maduro doesn’t enjoy the economic instruments that Chávez had at his disposal to co-opt people.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
The event was co-opted as a starring vehicle for the president with acolytes as co-stars.
—Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opt
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NextGen research robot The PM01 is a compact humanoid robot designed for researchers seeking to integrate human-like capabilities with advanced robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Tyersall-Gallop core is integrated into the park’s existing rainforest and the Bukit Timah core is home to a children's garden complete with treehouses, a suspension bridge, and farm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mitchell Bend residents wanted to incorporate in hopes of regulating noise and pollution from the nearby crypto-mining company.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Canva will continue to operate Cavalry for people to use and buy independently, while also incorporating the animation technology into the core Canva product and the Affinity application for professional designers.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the Scottish Protestants from Ulster began to assimilate into the general white middle class, Kennedy said.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement But Bad Bunny has always thrived precisely because of his refusal to assimilate or cater to the mainstream.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Co-opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opt. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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