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as in understanding
the act or process of learning or gaining understanding
The dog's rapid assimilation of new tricks pleased his owners.
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as in integration
the act or an instance of fitting in or conforming
Their assimilation into a new culture was difficult at times.
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Recent Examples of assimilation
Instead, his hallucinatory drama explores themes like Black assimilation, imperial white oppression, eroticism, and the uneasy relationship between religion and power.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
This aspect of the film feels overstated, if only because the era it’s set in was such a powerful age of assimilation.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Hastings et al, do a nice job describing the research behind new leader assimilation sessions and one approach.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Pecans are therefore perfect for improving cognitive mechanisms like concentration, learning, and assimilation.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
This aspect of the film feels overstated, if only because the era it’s set in was such a powerful age of assimilation.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Hastings et al, do a nice job describing the research behind new leader assimilation sessions and one approach.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Pecans are therefore perfect for improving cognitive mechanisms like concentration, learning, and assimilation.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Teamwork can be challenging because businesspeople frequently lack a thorough understanding of data modeling and analysis, while data experts are less familiar with business terminology.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Original story reprinted with permission from Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication of the Simons Foundation whose mission is to enhance public understanding of science by covering research developments and trends in mathematics and the physical and life sciences.Kelsey Houston-Edwards, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
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His courage eventually led to the legal integration of Black people into American society.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Its integration with most global technology has brought about equal risk and opportunity that boards can no longer afford to overlook.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In the same time period, the direct vacancy rate in the metro Phoenix retail market was only 5%, with a positive net absorption rate.Richard Mack, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Vitamin C can help increase iron absorption when consumed at the same time.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Seabright assures us that Grace has a solid grasp of her finances and explains that there is an economic logic to this.Christian Stadler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The data once again shows how housing was more easily in the grasp of middle-class Austin earners decades ago.Sami Sparber, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Similar reading and comprehension skills are embedded in other subjects.Nisha Talagala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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And despite an international competition to reimagine the rebuild of the cathedral’s famous spire, Mr. Macron ultimately opted to restore it to Viollet-le-Duc’s conception.Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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His job includes overseeing the beverage program, which understandably highlights pairings to best complement Kahn’s one-of-a-kind conceptions.Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Add fiber-rich foods—such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans—to your meals and snacks to support digestion and satiety.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even though some think raw milk is better for digestion, the immune system, or nutrition, studies show this isn’t true.Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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