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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
For this reason, some green card holders choose to naturalize first, gaining U.S. citizenship before initiating a family sponsorship process.
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Those already in the U.S. could not become naturalized.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Here’s what that means But among the relatively small group of respondents who agreed with ending TPS and humanitarian parole (10 and 11%, respectively), most were naturalized U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens traditionally have the most protections.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Those already in the U.S. could not become naturalized.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Here’s what that means But among the relatively small group of respondents who agreed with ending TPS and humanitarian parole (10 and 11%, respectively), most were naturalized U.S. citizens who are eligible to vote.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Lawful permanent residents and naturalized citizens traditionally have the most protections.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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At the heart of the conference is the push to ratify the High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The term smart city, which first began to appear in the 1990s, is used to describe an urban area that adopts innovative digital technologies, data, sensors, and connectivity to improve a community’s livability, workability, and sustainability.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The species is uniquely adapted to extreme altitudes, with hemoglobin that binds oxygen more effectively than that of almost any other bird.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Their team focuses on a few primary principles, which can be distilled down to: build trust through honesty and authenticity, communicate transparently, and, like a goldfish, don’t dwell on setbacks; learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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Part of the reason that cats often hunt and dogs don’t is that while the animals are both commonly domesticated pets, their purpose for domestication was much different.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Other quarterbacks move up to the line of scrimmage with time to survey the defense and adjust, if warranted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Over time, the AI would then adjust the story, graphics, and even the entire narrative to maximize sustainability.—
John Brandon,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Investors have been demanding the U.S. government pay more in interest to borrow because of worries about whether it’s set to add trillions of dollars to its debt through tax cuts under discussion on Capitol Hill.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Jason borrowed Travis’ Chanel flamingo shirt to wear at the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital on Saturday, May 31.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Still, many passengers who are accustomed to checking in at the airport ignore these alerts.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Judge hit three first-pitch solo homers in the first two games of the Dodgers series, the type of performance of which the Yanks have become accustomed, two of them behind Fried.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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Implied in immigration is a desire to assimilate simply because immigration is an expression of a rich-person desire within some of the world’s poorest to increase the value of their labor.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The positives drawn from that conversation have already helped the entire receiver room assimilate with its new piece.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Before beginning the new 10 episodes for Season 3, familiarize yourself with the series' beloved characters.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Speaking to Billboard in a new profile, Erivo laughed off the outcry and suggested naysayers better familiarize themselves with Andrew Lloyd Webber's works.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 June 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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