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as in adopting
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as in accustoming
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalizing
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African and Caribbean leaders are demanding financial compensation, debt cancellation and formal apologies from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade after adopting a sweeping reparations plan at a conference in Ghana.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026 -
Underestimating Potential Cyber Threats The primary risk leaders should evaluate when adopting alternative banking platforms is fraud, particularly as AI becomes more advanced.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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More news came with the confirmation that Netflix is adapting Kasumi Yasuda’s manga Fool Night as a series, with Atsushi Yukawa directing and animation studios Sunrise and Shaft producing.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 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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Truly domesticating bees required a hive with movable frames, one that would allow beekeepers to examine their bees and harvest honey without destroying the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 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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Guidance for Out-of-State Injury Claims Those considering a claim may benefit from familiarizing themselves with the legal process and, where appropriate, consulting a qualified Nevada attorney experienced in handling out-of-state injury claims.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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In that case, the parent may continue borrowing under the old limits for up to three school years, or until graduation, whichever comes first.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Nvidia priced $25 billion of bonds in June, Meta and Oracle each sold about $25 billion this year, and Amazon completed a $37 billion deal, all of them borrowing to keep their cash intact.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Discomfort often signals a gap worth adjusting.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.—
Ravi Dhar,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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The opposition’s narrative that Hollywood is usurping home rule is entirely backward.—
Keith Poliakoff,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2026
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But even with the UFC’s challenges, no rival promotion has come close to usurping the sport’s power dynamic.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The wildlife team tends to the cubs while wearing bear suits to avoid habituating the cubs to humans.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Naturalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalizing. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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