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
For Freedoms tries to co-opt those blaring ad spaces.
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Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Illiberal leaders select their cabinet members in the same way that emperors used to choose the governors of rebellious provinces: What matters most is the appointee’s loyalty and capacity to resist being suborned or co-opted by others.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
There were very small groups of people who were co-opting and exploiting the moment with really extreme rhetoric and painting the entire movement with those colours.
—Hazlitt, 25 Dec. 2024
Finally, Trump could attempt to co-opt international organizations to align with his administration’s agenda by focusing their resources on narrow U.S. priorities or leveraging their legitimacy to pursue policies that serve domestic political goals instead of broader global interests.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Travis Diehl, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Illiberal leaders select their cabinet members in the same way that emperors used to choose the governors of rebellious provinces: What matters most is the appointee’s loyalty and capacity to resist being suborned or co-opted by others.
—Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
There were very small groups of people who were co-opting and exploiting the moment with really extreme rhetoric and painting the entire movement with those colours.
—Hazlitt, 25 Dec. 2024
Finally, Trump could attempt to co-opt international organizations to align with his administration’s agenda by focusing their resources on narrow U.S. priorities or leveraging their legitimacy to pursue policies that serve domestic political goals instead of broader global interests.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for co-opt
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Since taking over the legendary concept store in 2020 from founder Carla Sozzani, Fausti has continued to integrate new names into its product offering, in addition to renovating and revamping the space and staging a rich schedule of events and exhibitions.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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The deep crimson became a popular hair color; makeup mavens were sweeping and swiping deep berry pigments across their cheeks, lips, and eyelids; and manicurists everywhere were being asked to incorporate the moody hue into all types of different designs.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Schiaparelli has since reinvented the lobster dress, with creative directors Bertrand Guyon and Daniel Roseberry incorporating the luxe shellfish into their spring 2017 couture and spring 2024 ready-to-wear collections, respectively.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tadashi Nakamura also tried to assimilate by playing football and trying to become the embodiment of all-American manhood.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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There will be a struggle between those who want to fund stadia and athletes villages—that take years to truly assimilate and domesticate—and those who need to rebuild sustainable cities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Co-opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opt. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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