1
as in to compare
to describe as similar
assimilated the 19th-century American captains of industry and commerce to the medieval barons who exorbitantly taxed shipping along the Rhine
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition
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as in to integrate
to make a part of a body or system
social workers will need time to assimilate the new arrivals into the community
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Recent Examples of assimilate
While some nation states align fully with the idea that Russia represents an existential menace, others see the world through a different lens, prioritizing economic stability, migration control or security risks emanating from cultures unwilling to assimilate to host countries.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
These distinctly unique renditions are born from a rich history that dates back to the 1600s, when Tamil Nadu migrants arrived in Malaya and assimilated with the local Malay community.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The Najjars eventually settled in Houston, where Mo has assimilated in his own way.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Firstly, did the colonists assimilate with local Native American tribes?
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
These distinctly unique renditions are born from a rich history that dates back to the 1600s, when Tamil Nadu migrants arrived in Malaya and assimilated with the local Malay community.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The Najjars eventually settled in Houston, where Mo has assimilated in his own way.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2025
Firstly, did the colonists assimilate with local Native American tribes?
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilate
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Based on company performance tests, Park claims the new processor will offer three times the power savings for AI workloads compared with Nvidia’s most energy-efficient AI chip, the H100, the first in its Hopper series, launched in late 2022.—
John Kang,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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About 12 percent of women have their sleep regularly interrupted by their young children, compared with less than 3 percent of men.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Congress, Trump’s Tariff Pullback Sparks Relief, Frustration, and Suspicion At the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt scolded reporters for not understanding the president’s plans.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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At some point 3 to 4 billion years ago, Mars lost its atmosphere for reasons not yet fully understood, and with it, the temperate conditions that allowed liquid water to exist on its surface.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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These factors are integrated into course material and field sessions non-stop.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there was still a long road ahead in fully integrating women into mountain culture.—
Cassidy Randall,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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That's not because anyone is celebrating another person losing a job, but rather out of the belief fewer IRS agents will equate with fewer audits and other negative consequences taxpayers could encounter.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her reflections have struck a chord, particularly among millennial women who feel burned out by the demands of a culture that equates self-worth with achievement and glorifies the daily grind.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it, the exact cause of the disease is still not known, although a small group of cases are inherited.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Snow is best known for being part of the ensemble cast in Universal’s Pitch Perfect and its two sequels.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The future of design incorporates old items, antiques, mixing them with new pieces and expanding palettes.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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By utilizing a design approach that incorporates societal and cultural themes, McNeil’s projects are a beautiful medley of soulful modern interiors.—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
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As Saxon and Lochlan try to decipher what happened between them, we are asked to think about why we’re aroused (or repulsed) by it.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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After analyzing his journal, Cordelia was able to decipher the diligent log Wynter kept of each criminal statute and ethical code that Lilly broke while working her role at the White House, which included stealing money and securing shady contracts.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
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In Alex's case, this involved initiating honest conversations with Emily to comprehend the underlying factors contributing to her distress.—
Andriana Eliadis,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But in order to comprehend that fact, people like Rowling would have to actually listen to ace people, and that’s more intellectually curious than she’s been since at least the 1990s.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Assimilate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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