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
However, bill authors said that data scrapers, artificial intelligence companies and scammers may be co-opting this transparency for suspect reasons and slowing down everyday Hoosiers' and journalists'requests in the process.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Rebellion is co-opted into pro-capitalism sloganeering.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
This time, instead of pulling out another clever weapon, Peter walks straight towards his partner, insisting that Hagan has co-opted him for a dirty cause.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
Not to re-establish order over unruly creative children, but to co-opt their success.
—Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
Rebellion is co-opted into pro-capitalism sloganeering.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
This time, instead of pulling out another clever weapon, Peter walks straight towards his partner, insisting that Hagan has co-opted him for a dirty cause.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 19 Feb. 2026
Not to re-establish order over unruly creative children, but to co-opt their success.
—Paul Fischer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opt
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Defense technology is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence and unmanned systems become more integrated into military operations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The department will integrate higher education and workforce development programs.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Treatments, including massages and anti-aging therapies, incorporate skincare by Santa Maria Novella, the historic Florentine apothecary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Where American Islamophobes in the past two decades have tended to demand that Muslims assimilate or denounce particular people or views, Ogles is taking a categorial approach.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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There was a time when people would immigrate to this country and work hard to learn English and assimilate into society.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Co-opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opt. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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