as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups
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Recent Examples of co-opt
The rules were put in place to keep high-performance AI chips from Nvidia and others out of the hands of the Chinese government, which Washington fears could co-opt the technology for military use and threaten U.S. national security.
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Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Moreover, the detailed preservation of feathers provided insight into their original function—likely aiding thermoregulation or display before being co-opted for flight.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This new cadre of female body horror directors is co-opting the style of the filmmakers who came before but for a different purpose.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Their disillusionment with a religion co-opted to maintain white supremacy echoes in today’s religious and political landscape.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
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Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
Moreover, the detailed preservation of feathers provided insight into their original function—likely aiding thermoregulation or display before being co-opted for flight.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This new cadre of female body horror directors is co-opting the style of the filmmakers who came before but for a different purpose.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Their disillusionment with a religion co-opted to maintain white supremacy echoes in today’s religious and political landscape.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opt
Verb
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While the material isn’t new to the design world—it’s been integrated into interiors for thousands of years—its popularity hasn’t waned, especially in recent decades.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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But these cubes couldn’t be more simple to integrate into your cooking.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Mato helped Sánchez incorporate new elements into his training program.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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They’re incorporated into 10 styles, in 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver with diamonds and precious gemstones.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 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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“Co-opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opt. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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