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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
For this reason, some green card holders choose to naturalize first, gaining U.S. citizenship before initiating a family sponsorship process.
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Those already in the U.S. could not become naturalized.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Here’s what that means But among the relatively small group of respondents who agreed with ending TPS and humanitarian parole (10 and 11%, respectively), most were naturalized U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens traditionally have the most protections.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Those already in the U.S. could not become naturalized.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Here’s what that means But among the relatively small group of respondents who agreed with ending TPS and humanitarian parole (10 and 11%, respectively), most were naturalized U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens traditionally have the most protections.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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The term smart city, which first began to appear in the 1990s, is used to describe an urban area that adopts innovative digital technologies, data, sensors, and connectivity to improve a community’s livability, workability, and sustainability.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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At the heart of the conference is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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With composable architectures, businesses gain the agility to adapt quickly to market demands, streamline workflows, and create personalized customer experiences.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This story was adapted for the web by Obed Manuel and edited by Treye Green.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Part of the reason that cats often hunt and dogs don’t is that while the animals are both commonly domesticated pets, their purpose for domestication was much different.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
26 May 2025
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New steering column paddles adjust regenerative braking to recapture energy, but there’s no one-pedal setting to bring the bZ to a full stop.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2025
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Investors have been demanding the U.S. government pay more in interest to borrow because of worries about whether it’s set to add trillions of dollars to its debt through tax cuts under discussion on Capitol Hill.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Jason borrowed Travis’ Chanel flamingo shirt to wear at the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital on Saturday, May 31.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Related Stories But many in the business community are skeptical about what the EPR bills will mean for California’s businesses, many of which are not accustomed to the burden of these responsibilities or equipped to comply with the new laws.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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Some investors that are close to the Trump administration or accustomed to working in sanctioned economies may not be deterred.—
Natasha Hall,
Foreign Affairs,
27 May 2025
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Implied in immigration is a desire to assimilate simply because immigration is an expression of a rich-person desire within some of the world’s poorest to increase the value of their labor.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The positives drawn from that conversation have already helped the entire receiver room assimilate with its new piece.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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This isn’t unusual for rookies who are overloaded by the mental burden of learning a new system while also familiarizing themselves with new personnel and attempting to keep up with the elevated pace of play.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Early wins not only build momentum but also familiarize teams with AI’s capabilities.—
Matthew Putman,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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