naturalizing

present participle of naturalize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalizing
Verb
  • American presidents, adopting a generous and indulgent approach, often did little or nothing to oppose Chinese bad acts in the hemisphere.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Nearly two-thirds of younger employees are actively helping older colleagues in adopting and learning to use AI tools, according to a June poll of over 2,000 professionals across the United States and the United Kingdom by hybrid workspace operator International Workplace Group.
    Ernestine Siu Shreya Ghosal, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But where chimps might merely poke over the ashes, our lineage at some point took the next step in promoting and even domesticating the flames — perhaps picking a smoldering stick from the edges of one grassland, and lighting the grassland in the next valley over.
    Peter Brannen, Big Think, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • And more importantly, the Bulldogs should remain atop the SEC power rankings after adapting to and thriving against Tennessee’s frenetic style.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Injection wells may play a part in adapting Arizona infrastructure for a future under climate change, or at least a future of cheap renewable power.
    Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As yields for Treasury notes decline, the cost of borrowing also decreases for consumers, leading to likely lower rates on borrowing for credit cards, businesses and vehicle purchases, among other loans.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • When inflation is high, the Fed can raise rates to make borrowing more expensive and cool economic activity.
    Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Their approach is all about familiarizing themselves with every client and crafting communications that are aligned with their goals and values.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
  • That also had a huge effect in familiarizing the public with their plight.
    Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Besides, usurping Jinkx Monsoon for Miss Piggy would fan the ferocious flames of backstage drama and turmoil (hmmm … Smash season-three idea).
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Can a President break that compact, without consequence, usurping police powers that were never his to begin with?
    Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.
    Adeola Adeosun Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Adaptation shapes responses to match the level of risk, guiding users in the moment, and adjusting trust dynamically.
    Steve Riley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The awards are expected to be announced later this year and depend on Congress appropriating the funds, according to the National Science Foundation website.
    Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Naturalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalizing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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