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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
The truth is, the United States has always been doing pretty well on this cultural assimilation.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Birthright citizenship has facilitated immigrant integration and assimilation while enriching American society across generations.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
America’s assimilation model is remarkable in part thanks to birthright citizenship, as the children of immigrants get to enjoy all the unique freedom this country provides.
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Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
Birthright citizenship has facilitated immigrant integration and assimilation while enriching American society across generations.
—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
America’s assimilation model is remarkable in part thanks to birthright citizenship, as the children of immigrants get to enjoy all the unique freedom this country provides.
—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
As assimilation and disaffiliation have transformed the community, more observant populations have taken on a larger role.
—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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The Iranian regime’s apparent hesitancy to resume in-person talks is a significant step back from the high-level talks that took place in Switzerland earlier this month following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the countries.
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So the career of saying this film, not that one, gives way to a bitter understanding that the medium was indifferent to attempts at discrimination and prospects of a pantheon.
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some hardware makers like Apple design their own chips, which can give a consumer electronics company more control over the integration of hardware and software.
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Value now depends on integration with distribution, first-party data, and measurable acquisition systems.
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Too much fabric softener can reduce the absorption or moisture-wicking factors of bath towels and athletic wear.
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Convection involves turbulent eddies of warm air rising from the ground into the atmosphere above, and latent heat involves the absorption or release of energy from a phase change without the temperature changing.
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As a result, those at the entry level are expected to have a more mature grasp of these skills, according to PwC’s latest AI jobs report, which looked at more than a billion job ads across the globe.
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With a goal in the 92nd minute of this match, and only roughly three minutes left in stoppage time, Canada can feel the round of 16 within its grasp.
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But educators are writing these concerned op-eds about kids who struggle to focus on shorter reading assignments and with comprehension.
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The screening also includes a portion that requires the student to read a passage out loud to measure comprehension and fluency.
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At the time of Sealand’s conception, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) controlled the airwaves in the United Kingdom, playing popular music only late in the night.
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Legal preparation is so important before conception, birth, or placement.
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During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
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The best time to eat pineapple for digestion may be during or shortly after meals.
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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