1
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 camp is focused on assimilation into major league life on and off the field.
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Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Data assimilation is a technique that combines modelling with direct observations to predict the evolution of a system.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Human rights groups have accused China of detaining over 1 million Uyghurs in mass internment camps and engaging in systematic forced labor, torture, rape, and forced sterilization as part of a broader campaign of assimilation.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Castro is deftly conscious of the complicated space that Selena occupied, weaving in a narrative of assimilation to multiple cultures.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
Data assimilation is a technique that combines modelling with direct observations to predict the evolution of a system.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Human rights groups have accused China of detaining over 1 million Uyghurs in mass internment camps and engaging in systematic forced labor, torture, rape, and forced sterilization as part of a broader campaign of assimilation.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Castro is deftly conscious of the complicated space that Selena occupied, weaving in a narrative of assimilation to multiple cultures.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Importantly, don’t settle for surface-level understandings of what these mean to you.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lilian laughed, but Dr. Fenton remained stern, only nodding at Lilian’s understanding.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Multichannel payment integration and real-time customization tools are becoming standard features of modern checkout systems.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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La Roca Village’s seamless integration of fashion, art and dining, coupled with its traffic-free, serene setting, allows visitors to enjoy the perks of city shopping without the typical chaos, providing an ideal retreat for those seeking both excitement and relaxation.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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The reason has little to do with muscle recovery or nutrient absorption: Rather, people who are too hungry make poor dietary choices.—
Albert Stumm,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Original Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $15.25 (10% off) Buy Now on Amazon Solgar Chelated Zinc, 250 Tablets Chelated for maximum absorption, these zinc tablets from Solgar are designed to be gentle on your stomach while delivering powerful immune and skin support.—
KAYLEIGH DRAKE,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Market trends, competition and external disruptions are beyond leaders’ influence, but effort, mindset and response to challenges are fully within our grasp.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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As the killer evades the grasp of both Cristina and the police, the missives become more pervasive, changing form, at once taunting and tormented, philosophical and unhinged.—
Katie Kitamura,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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An advanced comprehension of toolmaking and the ability to apply it to different materials suggests that ancient human ancestors had greater cognitive abilities than previously believed, the researchers said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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According to Clint Watts, a cybersecurity expert who served as the show's technical consultant, this balance between technical accuracy and viewer comprehension was key.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Public health experts say the curriculum should be expanded to include all parts of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation signs and the luteal phase, which is when conception typically occurs and can last 12 to 14 days.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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There's a much bigger story to Sinatra and her conception of this bunker and what her plan was for this bunker long-term that will fill her out and explain her story even more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Slower digestion also helps slow the release of sugar into your blood, preventing sugar spikes.123 Bone Health Greek yogurt and cottage cheese contain several nutrients that are important for bone health, including protein and calcium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Probiotics are essential, because travel can do weird things to digestion.—
Quince Mountain,
Outside Online,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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