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as in to adopt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
The study also found that 46% of immigrants were naturalized U.S. citizens as of 2023.
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Tampa Bay Times, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Arendt argued that such a view naturalizes anti-Semitism, counterintuitively suggesting its legitimacy.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The Friday memo from USCIS said officers must now weigh not just any disqualifying behavior but whether those seeking to naturalize are in good standing in their community.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Once naturalized, revocation of U.S. citizenship – or denaturalization – is rare, traditionally resulting from fraud, omission during the application process or other extraordinary causes.
—Mark Schlakman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
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Tampa Bay Times, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Arendt argued that such a view naturalizes anti-Semitism, counterintuitively suggesting its legitimacy.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The Friday memo from USCIS said officers must now weigh not just any disqualifying behavior but whether those seeking to naturalize are in good standing in their community.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 18 Aug. 2025
Once naturalized, revocation of U.S. citizenship – or denaturalization – is rare, traditionally resulting from fraud, omission during the application process or other extraordinary causes.
—Mark Schlakman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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Cookie who is believed to be a mix of a Labrador and American Staffordshire terrier is currently residing at Ingle’s in Brooklyn, New York, until she is adopted.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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While that message was certainly prescient—and one that the Party should not abandon entirely—Allsop also believes there’s room to adopt a more concrete platform against specific examples of élite corruption or the trampling of civil liberties.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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At its Himalayan Botanical Garden, plants such as gentian are domesticated for research and cosmetics applications, reducing destructive wild harvesting while supporting biodiversity.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Eventually, humans can domesticate some of these plants for food crops.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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Some models also feature adaptive noise cancellation to adjust ANC levels and ambient modes to allow specific sounds through, which helps noise control across different environments.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Regardless, passengers will be able to control and adjust those settings, the spokesperson said.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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With Nvidia’s backing, OpenAI and Coreweave have been able to borrow at rates closer to what Microsoft or Google might pay.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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The plant and equipment bubble should have been spotted because of all the money that was borrowed.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Until Saturday, Scott — accustomed to wearing prison blue — had two shirts and two pairs of pants, but Sanders took him to Ross Dress for Less for some colorful, new clothes.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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Brakefield says the company was accustomed to reaching customers via digital media, and accordingly put its focus on finding customers online.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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At school, Arab and Muslim students often feel pressure to assimilate and fit in with peers.—
Hind Haddad,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
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There’s a traditional idea of the United States as a melting pot, in which immigrant groups assimilate into an unchanging national culture.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Sep. 2025
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Between July and August, an MQ-9 drone was deployed at South Korea's Gwangju Air Base for training with the host country's air force personnel, aiming to familiarize them with the platform, including the integration of surveillance data captured by the drone.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Anti-Defamation League has an online database of hate symbols and codes that parents and educators can use to familiarize themselves with.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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