1
as in to compare
to describe as similar
assimilated the 19th-century American captains of industry and commerce to the medieval barons who exorbitantly taxed shipping along the Rhine
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
social workers will need time to assimilate the new arrivals into the community
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Recent Examples of assimilate
While some nation states align fully with the idea that Russia represents an existential menace, others see the world through a different lens, prioritizing economic stability, migration control or security risks emanating from cultures unwilling to assimilate to host countries.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
These distinctly unique renditions are born from a rich history that dates back to the 1600s, when Tamil Nadu migrants arrived in Malaya and assimilated with the local Malay community.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The Najjars eventually settled in Houston, where Mo has assimilated in his own way.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Firstly, did the colonists assimilate with local Native American tribes?
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
These distinctly unique renditions are born from a rich history that dates back to the 1600s, when Tamil Nadu migrants arrived in Malaya and assimilated with the local Malay community.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The Najjars eventually settled in Houston, where Mo has assimilated in his own way.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Firstly, did the colonists assimilate with local Native American tribes?
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilate
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With his brace against Leganes at the weekend, Mbappe has now equalled Ronaldo’s 33 goals from his 2009-10 debut season with Madrid and has almost two full months of his still to play, but how do their first campaigns in the famous white shirt compare?—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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To assess the effects of carbon credit projects, registries must compare the current condition of forested areas to historical baselines.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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At least conceptually, the Giants understand that the leap from 3-14 to Super Bowl contender cannot be made in a year.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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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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Thus did six-year-old Sonnie Hereford IV become the first Black child to integrate an Alabama public school—nine years after Brown.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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Passed down generationally, this mindset equates worthiness with hard work and relentless labor.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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This behavior equates a drop in price with a drop in quality, which is often not the case.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about Booker’s marathon protest.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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This was a problem for Sexton, best known for his roles in Bosch, The Killing and Deadwood who was offered a $595,000 deal for the role of Johnson.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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From upscale eateries to casual cafés, most London restaurants offer an array of vegan menus either separate or incorporated into the main menu.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2025
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One such problem is a too-common vocal style that is expressed in guttural growls, making lyrics difficult to decipher — at least for me.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
30 Mar. 2025
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Mathematicians are deciphered, disfigured, discounted, and dissolved.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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Imagine leveraging this technology to bridge cultural divides, comprehend opposing political viewpoints, or gain insight into different socio-economic backgrounds.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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We’re all interconnected in economic webs too tangled to fully comprehend, let alone sanitize.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Assimilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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