as in integrates
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-opts
In Eddington, Joe co-opts the righteous anger of BLM.
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Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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This integrates custom hardware, AI models, motion systems, and software.—
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This time around, the winner will be the platform that integrates AI features seamlessly without jeopardizing privacy.—
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The open-air theater incorporates the desert landscape, allowing audiences to watch the sunset behind the stage.—
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“Co-opts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opts. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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