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as in understanding
the act or process of learning or gaining understanding
The dog's rapid assimilation of new tricks pleased his owners.
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as in integration
the act or an instance of fitting in or conforming
Their assimilation into a new culture was difficult at times.
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Recent Examples of assimilation
My guess is cigars’ turn-of-the-century association with the upper class meant cigars were a useful tool of satire and then later, when the comedians found success, a means of Jewish assimilation.
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The protesters believed that immigrant children should be allowed to go to school in their own communities, rather than being transferred in the name of assimilation.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Since then there has been a gradual shift in Fitbit strategy, and an assimilation of Fitbit into Google, including its website.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
In his writing, Fink compassionately addressed subjects like women’s participation in tefillin wrapping, assimilation, discrimination and how the Orthodox world treats the LGBTQ community — taking positions that were often at odds with mainstream Orthodox Jewish thought.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
The protesters believed that immigrant children should be allowed to go to school in their own communities, rather than being transferred in the name of assimilation.
—Robert Petkoff Krish Seenivasan Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Since then there has been a gradual shift in Fitbit strategy, and an assimilation of Fitbit into Google, including its website.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
In his writing, Fink compassionately addressed subjects like women’s participation in tefillin wrapping, assimilation, discrimination and how the Orthodox world treats the LGBTQ community — taking positions that were often at odds with mainstream Orthodox Jewish thought.
—Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Rather, given Cascadian ecology—the primary focus of Carr’s images—understandings of her imaginative creations might also be constructed irrespective of nation: an artist seen primarily in relation to her place, itself her subject.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Apr. 2025
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Dragonfly, if successful, could revolutionize our understanding of how life might arise elsewhere in the solar system.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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As the promise of European integration waned after the end of the Cold War, the appeal of political Islam grew, setting the stage for the rise of Erdogan and the AKP in 2002.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Harborside only began cultivation after the City of San Jose mandated full vertical integration for dispensaries.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.—
Sara Hoffman, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reebok Walk Ultra 7 DMX Max Shoe Not only are these leather Reebok sneakers trendy and versatile, but their memory foam insoles provide cushioning and shock absorption, which medical professionals appreciate for long shifts.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Twice, the Foxes had fourth spot in their grasp, in 2019-20 and 2020-21, only to throw it away.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Even without a cure, Turner says his grasp on life is stronger than ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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This eight-week class, with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation and idioms, is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English but want to improve their pronunciation and comprehension.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, there’s the question of a player’s skill and comprehension, which also grows over time.—
Alan Bradley,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, both adoption and conception turned out to be challenging journeys.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What is the big challenge about a world with little patience, and leaning into films that can take years between conception and release?—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2025
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With 5 probiotics, 13 digestive enzymes, pomegranate, and herbs, this powerful capsule tackles digestion from a 360-degree approach.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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Comparing sauerkraut with cabbage, the study authors showed that sauerkraut has more metabolites — the products produced during metabolic processes like digestion, including those that are linked to a healthy gut, like lactic and amino acids — than cabbage.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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