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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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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Despite higher long-term costs, the upfront expense of adopting a pet has actually decreased since 2024.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lonpi Tipi added that domesticating larvae production ultimately would lead to solving problems related to access to protein- and nutrition-rich food.—
Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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But where chimps might merely poke over the ashes, our lineage at some point took the next step in promoting and even domesticating the flames — perhaps picking a smoldering stick from the edges of one grassland, and lighting the grassland in the next valley over.—
Peter Brannen,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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That could include using solid-fuel motors in later iterations or adapting the design for aircraft, ships, or ground vehicle launches.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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By Erin Hudson, Bloomberg A private school in Hillsborough is borrowing $26 million in muni bonds to modernize the historic mansion that stands as the picturesque centerpiece of the campus.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The council had previously discussed borrowing up to $11 million, and received approval for a loan in that amount.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the beautiful campus, then take advantage of the plethora of programming that’s available to the public as well as students.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Their approach is all about familiarizing themselves with every client and crafting communications that are aligned with their goals and values.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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He has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with the sheriff and of usurping her authority, leading the county Board of Supervisors to eliminate his position in November 2024.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Besides, usurping Jinkx Monsoon for Miss Piggy would fan the ferocious flames of backstage drama and turmoil (hmmm … Smash season-three idea).—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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If Woltemade is still adjusting to his team-mates and his team-mates are still adjusting to him, the statistics suggest their offensive shortcomings are more fundamental.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cut to a dinner scene, and Wang can be seen adjusting the Wulu pendant necklace on his mother’s neck during dinner.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The awards are expected to be announced later this year and depend on Congress appropriating the funds, according to the National Science Foundation website.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Naturalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalizing. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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