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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
The novel tested theories about assimilation and the color line.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
But that changed as federal officials began to shape these schools with policies of family separation and assimilation, focusing specifically on children.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Questions of identity, economic opportunity, and cultural assimilation play out against the bureaucracy of immigration, as archival footage underscores the nation’s obsession with American individualism.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
The four characters in the film are all in different stages of assimilation.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
But that changed as federal officials began to shape these schools with policies of family separation and assimilation, focusing specifically on children.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
Questions of identity, economic opportunity, and cultural assimilation play out against the bureaucracy of immigration, as archival footage underscores the nation’s obsession with American individualism.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2025
The four characters in the film are all in different stages of assimilation.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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What To Know The U.S. announced another surprise trade update in a memorandum of understanding on Friday, exempting smartphones, computers and chips from its 145 percent tariff rate on Chinese goods.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Her approach emphasizes deep understanding and practical applications, helping clients effectively gain clarity about their emotional experiences.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Shein has a unique vertical integration that allows its factories to control all aspects of manufacturing.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The integration of alternative data sources, such as web traffic and app data, could help provide deeper insights into how people’s sentiments are expressed, not just through social media posts but also through other activities.—
Kirill Sagitov,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Because the amounts and absorption of benzene from these products are small, the risk is low.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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According to the new study, the Yarkovsky effect, a subtle force arising from the asteroid's uneven sunlight absorption and re-emission, can cause the space rock to drift inward over long periods, eventually leading to a near-Earth orbit.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On a windy, wet and dreary afternoon at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the Dodgers twice watched a lead slip frustratingly from their grasp.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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That means inflation at the least, and most people have a recent grasp on what that means to their cost of living.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The researchers found that, surprisingly, tapping – either on its own or along to a beat – delivered better speech comprehension, while just listening to a beat without a physical response was not as impactful.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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This boldness is informed by a profound comprehension of capabilities and a steadfast commitment to pushing boundaries.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Primary care physicians know that every American has a stake in our health care system from the moment of conception until the last heartbeat and every day in between.—
Primary care physicians,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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Kylee Pucci is a six-time egg donor and has a unique relationship with her biological daughter Comments Egg donation provides families with the chance to experience parenthood when natural conception isn't possible.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In addition, ginger can improve digestion, reduce abdominal bloating and help to reduce inflammation.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over time, this awareness builds trust with your body, supports better digestion, and reduces mindless eating.—
Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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