1
as in to compare
to describe as similar
assimilated the 19th-century American captains of industry and commerce to the medieval barons who exorbitantly taxed shipping along the Rhine
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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3
as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
social workers will need time to assimilate the new arrivals into the community
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Recent Examples of assimilate
The 12-acre site sits in present-day Fairway — formerly 2,000 acres near Turner — and served as a boarding school that housed students from 22 tribes, including the Shawnee Tribe, which required them to perform manual labor and assimilate into white Christian Culture.
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
And many people were pressured or forced to assimilate by abandoning their language and culture.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
That fear forces them to assimilate, which can lead to them betraying their core ideals.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
What was once a noble impulse — the ability to assimilate and share the feelings of others — has, in its most unmitigated form, become a liability, one that foreign adversaries and domestic radicals alike have learned to exploit.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
And many people were pressured or forced to assimilate by abandoning their language and culture.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
That fear forces them to assimilate, which can lead to them betraying their core ideals.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2025
What was once a noble impulse — the ability to assimilate and share the feelings of others — has, in its most unmitigated form, become a liability, one that foreign adversaries and domestic radicals alike have learned to exploit.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilate
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And when compared with Barack Obama’s approach in 2009 (the last time a president pursued major healthcare reforms right out of the gate), the contrast becomes even more striking.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Natural Light Structurally, the modern Colonial style aims to open up the home’s interior, with larger windows and more open floor plans when compared with the historic styles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Reese understands the weight of legacy in LSU women’s basketball because of two women who came before her: Seimone Augustus and Sylvia Fowles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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These are something of an oddity in the Intel line-up, being the only processors to have memory integrated into the processor package, and the only ones to contain the Intel Arc 130V and 140V graphics chips.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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But even the most sensitive parenting can’t fully insulate boys from the cultural forces that equate masculinity with stoicism, dominance, and economic power—pressures that can shape male identity across class lines, and that can have societal reverberations.—
Joshua Coleman,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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In his remarks, Mr. Trump equated diversity with incompetence, and effectively aligned himself with people who use diversity, equity and inclusion, or D.E.I., as a proxy for race, a dog whistle for white grievance, and a catchall for societal ills.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The two probably are best known for their collaboration on Silver Linings Playbook.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Sustainable Features In 2025, deck designs are increasingly incorporating sustainable features.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Coogler’s films tend to incorporate deep historical research that gets revealed subtly through brief, easy-to-miss moments and story details.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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On paper, the perfect match might not be difficult to decipher, and Lucy very much looks at the numbers.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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However, the current system is a mishmash of educational jargon that is difficult to decipher.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical patterns may provide a potential advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The purpose of understanding the aura is to have a better comprehension of how to navigate matters and to evolve into greatness by comprehending the colors and corresponding chakras.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Assimilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilate. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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