as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of co-opt
They’ve also been co-opted for creating abusive deepfakes.
—
Matt Burgess, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
Schoolchildren and students have also been co-opted into the war effort.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
For Charli, this album cycle has been full of serendipitous success and unexpected cultural moments: Its aesthetic was co-opted for a political campaign.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Armed organizations across the country pressured local authorities and social leaders, seeking to co-opt, coerce, or replace them.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for co-opt 
Matt Burgess, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2024
Schoolchildren and students have also been co-opted into the war effort.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
For Charli, this album cycle has been full of serendipitous success and unexpected cultural moments: Its aesthetic was co-opted for a political campaign.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Armed organizations across the country pressured local authorities and social leaders, seeking to co-opt, coerce, or replace them.
—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for co-opt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opt
Verb
-
Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
-
Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
The decision to work with nature could be as simple as using less water, which includes incorporating landscaping decisions that require less ongoing maintenance.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
-
In recent weeks, she's incorporated food and restaurant reviews into her content.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Today’s Latino population is more Americanized and assimilated than ever before.Paola Ramos, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
-
The actor leads writer/director Ethan Berger’s feature debut as a college scholarship student who tries to assimilate by joining a frat.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near co-opt
Cite this Entry
“Co-opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opt. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share