as in inhabits
to supply with inhabitants
believes that someday humans will be sent to colonize Mars
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Recent Examples of colonizes
The mussel is a freshwater species inhabiting shallow waters, and colonizes hard surfaces such as water intakes — impeding water flow, clogging pipes, and damaging equipment, including boat motors.
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Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Central to it all is the chance to see artworks from Vervoordt’s foundation, including installations by James Turrell and Anish Kapoor, whose At the Edge of the World colonizes one entire warehouse.
—Emma O'Kelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2017
Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
Central to it all is the chance to see artworks from Vervoordt’s foundation, including installations by James Turrell and Anish Kapoor, whose At the Edge of the World colonizes one entire warehouse.
—Emma O'Kelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonizes
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Each sound inhabits its own space, hardly touching the others.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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That tonal shift is mirrored not only in the storytelling, but in the places the series now inhabits.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Pixar populates this ocean with entertaining characters and unforgettable dangers, but the thrills won’t scare young viewers about taking a dip, even with the presence of a ravenous shark.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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Plus, the marine life that populates SpongeBob’s underwater world is animated beautifully (especially for those of us who love vibrant, bold colors).—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
19 Dec. 2025
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“Colonizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonizes. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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