co-opting

present participle of co-opt

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opting
Verb
  • Blue Frontier is commercializing the technology by integrating it into its Dedicated Outdoor Air System, a 20-ton unit installed in Florida, which controls temperature and humidity while operating primarily during periods of solar photovoltaic production.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Broncos were incorporating new pieces and new offensive wrinkles into their maiden offensive voyage in 2025.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • AirTag 2, the personal item tracker, is also coming soon, 9to5Mac added, incorporating longer range, better connectivity and software changes to address concerns around the device being used to stalk others.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This model provides an opportunity for collaboration and for assimilating and sharpening all the skills covered in the course.
    Filomena Nunes, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Emery intended to pile pressure on their back four, pushing both full-backs high — a shift from his usual policy of keeping three defenders behind the ball in possession — and, pertinently, assimilating pace into the attack.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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“Co-opting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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