co-opting

verb

Definition of co-optingnext
present participle of co-opt
as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups

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  1. integrating
  2. incorporating
  3. assimilating
Verb
  • Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.
    Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of integrating
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  • Lauren's Polo gear also ingratiated itself into the hip-hop scene with many rappers incorporating the brand into their signature looks.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Strategic use involves incorporating options as part of a long-term strategy, while tactical use focuses on managing short-term events or market actions.
    Michael Martin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of incorporating
Verb
  • The policy, aimed at assimilating Native Americans and reducing federal obligations, stripped tribes of land, funding, and services.
    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
Definition of assimilating
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