co-opted

verb

Definition of co-optednext
past tense of co-opt
as in integrated
to make a part of a body or system the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups

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  1. integrated
  2. incorporated
  3. assimilated
Verb
  • What appealed to Posen about the job was the opportunity to be integrated into so many people’s lives.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The overproof alcohol is noticeable but generally well-integrated.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of integrated
Verb
  • This development follows in the footsteps of NBA 2K and EA Sports FC (FIFA), which have gradually incorporated women athletes over the years, marking an ongoing and important shift in gaming representation for women.
    Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • They can be incorporated into your date-night fashion, and some styles are even glamorous enough for special occasions.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of incorporated
Verb
  • The descendants of manitos who moved to cities assimilated into the larger Mexican American culture.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
  • They would be assimilated into American society.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of assimilated
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