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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
Birthright citizenship is a feature, not a bug, that drives assimilation for the children of immigrants and creates more Americans.
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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.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
In 1937, with the first Conference of Commonwealth and State Aboriginal Authorities, Australia formally adopted assimilation as a national policy.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
The film is an absolute riot, a no-bones-about-it horror flick heightened by powerful music, confident performances, and rich, resonant themes regarding cultural assimilation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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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.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
In 1937, with the first Conference of Commonwealth and State Aboriginal Authorities, Australia formally adopted assimilation as a national policy.
—Roland Martin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
The film is an absolute riot, a no-bones-about-it horror flick heightened by powerful music, confident performances, and rich, resonant themes regarding cultural assimilation.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Cultural understanding and linguistic responsiveness are essential components of effective treatment.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Why Plants Wilt Reversing wilt begins with a basic understanding of what is going on in a plant when the leaves droop and the stems go limp.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Showing beautiful aromatics, including expressive floral notes in the bouquet, 2021 Brunello is noted for its bold fruit flavors, extraordinary balance, elegant texture, and overall integration.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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The report goes on to say separate academies for immigrant and refugee students can deny them access to rigorous coursework and diverse elective options, and can hinder their academic process and social integration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Switching to foods that provide polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower LDL, and others that contain plant sterols and stanols, which block the absorption of cholesterol, can lower your numbers, according to Harvard Medical School.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Ehsani enjoys eggs with tomato slices and spinach with whole-wheat toast, as the combination can help boost the absorption of nutrients found in eggs while adding more nutrition to your plate.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 May 2026
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Continuously setting industry standards and re-imagining what cruise travel can be, the company manages to maintain its Dutch roots and history while keeping a firm grasp on modern travel trends.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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No one really has a good grasp of … [its] mid- to long-term impact.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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Giannis tests their comprehension of their circumstance and their resolve for championship glory.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Recent findings from Anthropic further quantify this effect, showing a 17% drop in comprehension among developers using AI assistance.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This conception points toward two practical artifacts.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Still, the conception that this is a disease of the ovaries has lingered.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Chia gel, made by soaking chia seeds in water, is hydrating, low-calorie, and high in fiber, which helps with digestion and gut health.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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The bacteria’s digestion produces toxic sulfur as a by-product, however.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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