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as in comparing
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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as in understanding
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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as in integrating
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 assimilating
The policy, aimed at assimilating Native Americans and reducing federal obligations, stripped tribes of land, funding, and services.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Not all aged societies, however, will be capable of assimilating young immigrants or turning them into loyal and productive citizens.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Not all aged societies, however, will be capable of assimilating young immigrants or turning them into loyal and productive citizens.
—Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilating
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Palantir is by far the most expensive stock on the S&P by its price-to-sales ratio, a metric comparing companies’ trailing 12-month revenues to its market value.Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Graphic Tees with Fun Internet Sayings Carter also critiqued graphic tees emblazoned with quirky internet sayings, comparing their rise to the with mustache motifs.Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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This trend of integrating pets into human social spheres has historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Inspired by the winners of the local Cincinnati Design Awards, these 10 spaces stand out for incorporating bold colors and materials to create a strong sense of identity.Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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The potted plant experiment gave Wilde the idea that incorporating unused wool—which can hold up to 35% of its weight in H2O—into his compost pile might keep the product moist.Lindsey King, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Promote Work-Life Balance; Lead By Example Leaders can avoid sabotaging well-being and productivity by promoting work-life balance, investing in employee development, encouraging open communication and recognizing efforts.Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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What’s needed is a shift in perspective about the approachability of suits, recognizing more opportunities to wear them than a few times a year.Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Despite seeing their four-game win streak broken, quarterback Baker Mayfield and coach Todd Bowles agree the Bucs will be ready to finish the season strong.Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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While not apt for swimming, this more dramatic side of the island is worth appreciating, especially from scenic viewpoints in Gorda Peak National Park and the hiking trails that crisscross the island's most easterly points.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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The audiences in India have also been changing and appreciating different work.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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For those who don't know the back story, the pretty colors might get in the way of accurately perceiving this bike.Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
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All that needs to happen are people perceiving moral infractions.Callum Booth, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Assimilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilating. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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