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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
Sixty percent were born outside the United States, and 70% are either U.S.-born or naturalized citizens.
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
But immigration law experts have said that the number of people who might lie on forms is very small compared to the millions of people who are naturalized or receive green cards each year.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Originally from mainland China, the partners are now naturalized Singapore citizens.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Native to tropical Africa and southern India, this striking plant, also known as ‘lion’s ears’ has been naturalized in sub-tropical and tropical areas worldwide.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
But immigration law experts have said that the number of people who might lie on forms is very small compared to the millions of people who are naturalized or receive green cards each year.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
Originally from mainland China, the partners are now naturalized Singapore citizens.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Native to tropical Africa and southern India, this striking plant, also known as ‘lion’s ears’ has been naturalized in sub-tropical and tropical areas worldwide.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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Then, in 1996, a group of virtuosos from its heyday adopted the name for themselves and for their Grammy-winning album.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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On May 23, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to declare March 1 as World Seagrass Day.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Entrepreneurs who embrace curiosity, are willing to ask questions, to evolve, to adapt, to push boundaries, and to embrace new solutions, will be successful.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Disney's best-performing remakes — 2019's The Lion King, 2017's Beauty and the Beast, and 2019's Aladdin, which each made more than $1 billion globally — all adapted mega-popular Disney movies from the studio's lucrative Renaissance period in the 1990s.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Their fidelity did not wane over all the generations, as coca was both domesticated and transformed.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Science hasn’t confirmed this story, but there is good evidence that Coffea arabica originated in Ethiopia and South Sudan and was most likely domesticated and cultivated in Yemen.—
Marta Zaraska,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Ren has trouble adjusting to the woman Olivia has become and still sees her as a broken girl, leading to resentment and distance between mother and daughter.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Freaky Friday was based on Mary Rodgers’ 1972 novel, and earned $160 million globally, not adjusted for inflation.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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By the late ’90s, Cordova had brought in a stage, borrowed sound equipment from original Fishbone bassist John Norwood Fisher and started working with local music promoters to host shows.—
Steven Donofrio,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Fed’s efforts to tame investor speculation meant fewer consumers were borrowing money, which led to a decrease in economic activity.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the Arctic, most communities have a population that’s majority Inuit, so the White folks in charge are in the minority – that’s a dynamic the majority of North Americans are not accustomed to.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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Because the priorities are different — public interest for the government and profits for businesses — privatization can mean everyday services run differently than people are accustomed to.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yet Ono’s appeal, in my mind at least, lies precisely in her resistance to relatability: her fiery refusal to assimilate and adhere to conventions.—
Beatrice Loayza,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The pair helped out the coaching staff with insights this season and helped younger players assimilate.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Attendees should familiarize themselves with emergency contact points and be prepared to assist others if needed.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the beautiful campus, then take advantage of the plethora of programming that’s available to the public as well as students.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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