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as in to adopt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
Americans can naturalize in other countries without risking loss of their American citizenship.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 Dec. 2025
The United States is one of many countries that permits its citizens to hold dual nationality, whether acquired by the wonderful choice to naturalize or by virtue of birth.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
These spring-blooming bulbs naturalize easily and spread through self-seeding and new offsets that form on the bulbs underground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 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
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 11 Dec. 2025
The United States is one of many countries that permits its citizens to hold dual nationality, whether acquired by the wonderful choice to naturalize or by virtue of birth.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
These spring-blooming bulbs naturalize easily and spread through self-seeding and new offsets that form on the bulbs underground.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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The shelter is adopting out the remaining chihuahuas (Fieto, Baby, Lola and Missy) in pairs.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump compared Starmer's approach to Iran to former United Kingdom Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, who adopted an appeasement policy toward Nazi Germany during World War II.—
Elaine Mallon,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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That includes climbing ladders, handling tools and adapting to unpredictable environments.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Hedgehogs, while not a common pet, can be domesticated and are known for their cute appearance, quiet nature and small space requirements.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although no continent on Earth is now untouched by the diverse and delicious seed and food crops developed in the Americas, the brilliance of the native peoples who domesticated these nourishing plants over millennia has largely been overlooked by history.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All numbers were adjusted for seasonal volatility.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Still, energy analysts note global markets tend to adjust over time — even if short-term disruptions can lead to temporary price spikes.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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His rhetoric has helped sustain one of the fastest cash burns of any startup in history, relying on partners that have borrowed vast sums.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, tight money coupled with spend-and-borrow Reaganomics, drove the value of the dollar high.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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The decision to close businesses early has also changed to the lifestyle for Egyptians accustomed to being able to buy virtually anything at any time, especially in big cities like Cairo and Alexandria.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Her senior season, 2020-21, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and though her high school team picked up exhibition games here and there to keep players active, Fudd went two full years without competing at the level to which she was accustomed.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native Americans were enrolled in boarding schools to strip them of their culture and language and assimilate them into modern society.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Katie Ludlow Rich, a scholar specializing in Mormon women’s history tells me that post-World War II, there was a cultural movement within the church to assimilate into broader American culture.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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So, familiarize yourself with the three Ps and how to optimize them all.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bathrooms are shared—a not-so-subtle feature that familiarizes everyone quickly.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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