as in integrated
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-opted
For 25 years, Chavism has co-opted Venezuela's infrastructure for its own enrichment, persecuting journalists and opposition, wrecking the economy, and leaving its citizens in poverty.
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Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In the season 2 photos release, Elliott and Thornton are seen hanging out with James Jordan’s Dale at the house co-opted by Tommy, Dale and Nathan (Colm Feore).
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Both have complicated legacies and have at various times attempted to be co-opted by far-right groups.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The disgust stems both from that aura of obliviousness and from a retrospective knowledge that the sincerity of late-two-thousands indie music was quickly co-opted into a more commercial version of itself.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Minimalism has long been co-opted by marketing departments and lacquered into clichés.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Put differently, crypto reduces the need to rely on those third parties, the same ones that the government has co-opted to enhance law enforcement’s ability to catch criminals.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Kristina Foltz, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
In the season 2 photos release, Elliott and Thornton are seen hanging out with James Jordan’s Dale at the house co-opted by Tommy, Dale and Nathan (Colm Feore).
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Both have complicated legacies and have at various times attempted to be co-opted by far-right groups.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
The disgust stems both from that aura of obliviousness and from a retrospective knowledge that the sincerity of late-two-thousands indie music was quickly co-opted into a more commercial version of itself.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Minimalism has long been co-opted by marketing departments and lacquered into clichés.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Put differently, crypto reduces the need to rely on those third parties, the same ones that the government has co-opted to enhance law enforcement’s ability to catch criminals.
—Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opted
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Rogaine is one of the most popular over-the-counter products powered by minoxidil—not to mention FDA-approved—at a high concentration crafted into a foam that can be integrated into your hair-care regimen with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are several superstar cameos, and they’re nicely integrated into the movie’s slender plot.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The resulting plants grew larger and incorporated more carbon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The studio has incorporated sleek low-slung proportions more often associated with sailing yachts into the motor yacht format, along with extensive use of glass.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now, with a remake officially on the way — produced by Rodriguez and penned by Companion (2025) director Drew Hancock — a new generation of viewers might just get assimilated into its fanbase.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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For all the talk of conflicting values, the Tesla Diner has assimilated effortlessly into the local custom of charging fries separately from the burger.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Co-opted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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