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Recent Examples of naturalize
Over time, the bulbs naturalize and spread throughout the garden without any work on your end.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Many wanted to partake in this life (preferably on the inside of the buildings), and some prominent influencers—such as the manosphere’s high priest of misogyny and homosociality, Andrew Tate—have moved here and seem ready to naturalize.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Follow the process to naturalize citizens and eliminate its backlog.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
Many wanted to partake in this life (preferably on the inside of the buildings), and some prominent influencers—such as the manosphere’s high priest of misogyny and homosociality, Andrew Tate—have moved here and seem ready to naturalize.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Follow the process to naturalize citizens and eliminate its backlog.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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Those looking to adopt need to register in person to be placed on the shelter’s waitlist, the adoption website said.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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It was first adopted in 2017 with a goal of reaching zero traffic deaths by 2027.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Rejoining would also generate yet more uncertainty for companies which are only just adapting to the new trading relationship, said Sean McGuire, a director at the Confederation of British Industry, a business lobby group.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Cohen said the company will adapt to the new regulations in California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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New genetic data indicates that cats feeding off the abundant rodents plundering human food stores domesticated themselves for similar reasons around 10,000 years ago.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
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Tens of thousands of years ago, humans began domesticating wild wolves to make hunting, gathering food and protection easier, according to Science News.—
K'mari Greene,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Police adjust barricades at a security checkpoint at Nassau Street and Maiden Lane.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Management Incentives Change The Situation Investors spend a great deal of time adjusting earnings forecasts by a few percentage points.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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But that was little comfort to tech investors, who are concerned that short-term inflation will increase the debt burden of mega-cap companies that have borrowed large amounts of money to fund their artificial intelligence infrastructure.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Between 2008 and 2020, the after-tax cost of borrowing for many large companies hovered at or below inflation—making debt, in real terms, effectively free.—
Michael Mankins,
Harvard Business Review,
22 June 2026
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The extreme temperatures are also impacting visitors accustomed to cooler climates.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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These acts were a part of the state’s termination policy of Native communities, which sought to assimilate Native communities into mainstream society.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The Iranian team took the field at SoFi Stadium after the news conference, allowing the players to familiarize themselves with the unfamiliar venue.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Our World Cup homepage has the major stories, but a good place to start is familiarizing yourself with the top 50 players of the tournament.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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