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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalizes
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Rodríguez’s rise to interim leadership has signaled continuity in key areas of state control, even as her government adopts a more pragmatic tone toward the United States.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026 -
Experts warn that similar risks have emerged across Africa as the continent adopts more renewable energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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What the Forward Edge Means The phrase borrows from military doctrine, where the forward edge marks the line where engagement is most intense.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Critics say Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is hostile to Muslims in particular and borrows from the organization's Hindu nationalist ideology.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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The findings point to a system that adapts under stress rather than failing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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And while it’s often associated with sprawling garden beds, zucchini adapts beautifully to container growing.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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The state appropriates within its budget to ensure bond holders know the state has the money, but the state hasn’t had to use that money because the admissions tax and tax district have funded the bond, Huston said.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit argues the freeze violated federal law, including the Administrative Procedure Act and constitutional limits on executive power and how Congress appropriates funds.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Real-time obstacle detection means the K1 identifies and navigates around objects in its path, while dynamic cutting adaptation adjusts its approach based on terrain changes.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Doughty added that the band adjusts its set to match the diverse audience the festival attracts.—
Alex Distefano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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After witnessing Sinner miss 16 break points against the same opponent on Friday, Alcaraz would have been forgiven for worrying that something similar might happen to him — especially against arguably tennis’s greatest escape artist, at least until the Spaniard usurps him.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Jokic usurps Nurkic Jusuf Nurkic became Jokic’s first backup center in unceremonious fashion, getting benched by Michael Malone 25 games into his third season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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This week's batch of songs includes classics like Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, paired with visuals that help kids learn more about team work and familiarizes bedtime routines.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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Being forced to parent his child sours Danny’s attitude during the outing to the amusement park, while Nia embraces the rare child-free moment.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
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McKenna embraces every inch of Piggy’s awkwardness, every desperate plea for acceptance and friendship, without polish or artificiality.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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“Naturalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalizes. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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