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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
Hayakawa, who did not speak Japanese, was a fierce advocate for immigrant assimilation.
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
For much of the 20th century, rhinoplasties were used—and seen—as a method of assimilation, often within immigrant communities.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Do promotion processes reward cultural assimilation or embrace pluralism?
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Wearing her hair relaxed until college, the athlete says her relationship with her hair used to be all about assimilation, which is often credited to lack of representation.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
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Graciela Mochkofsky, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
For much of the 20th century, rhinoplasties were used—and seen—as a method of assimilation, often within immigrant communities.
—Alice Gregory, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Do promotion processes reward cultural assimilation or embrace pluralism?
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Wearing her hair relaxed until college, the athlete says her relationship with her hair used to be all about assimilation, which is often credited to lack of representation.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Breslow had done the interview before the game with the understanding that the selections would be embargoed until later in the day.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Our sight has to be informed with a broader understanding of context, history, and the individual.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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In my experience, one of the most common barriers is integration confusion.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the economic integration with China in the region remains.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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It’s made from ethylene vinyl acetate (sometimes called EVA), which is a plush foam material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing support, comfort, and shock absorption in the process.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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But curiosity also connects to absorption and sensation seeking.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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As the communist leader Robert Mugabe is elected, his declarations empower Africans to take up residence on the farmland, and her imperialist grasp slips, the beginning of the end for this family here.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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The country greatly appreciated Jóhannesson’s grasp of the context and his insightful and entertaining commentary.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Humanity has been dealing with nefarious arch-villains, fire-breathing kaiju and world-ending cataclysms caused by forces beyond human comprehension for centuries.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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Keenan figures that the young up-and-comers on the roster having a better comprehension of what Tocchet meant to the club and the city at one point in time will help them all to embrace what’s ahead.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Tom muses, in graphic detail, about his parents’ actions that led to his conception, birth and growing up to enter this particular restaurant on this particular date.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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If anything, the Meta ruling confirms a worrying truth: that the law’s current conception of fair use isn’t built for AI—it’s being bent around it.—
Aron Solomon
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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According to Purina, all the vitamins and minerals found in carrots support healthy vision, digestion, heart health, and a healthy skin and coat.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The research, published in the journal Science Signaling, took a closer look at enzymes — proteins in the body that speed up chemical reactions and are essential for digestion, liver function and other key functions, according to Cleveland Clinic — and their role in Parkinson's.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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