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
In the case of poinsettia, Franciscan friars during the 17th century co-opted its use to decorate nativity scenes and altars, as well as to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity.
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Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
It has been co-opted by countless admirers ever since.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Walters was co-opted to the BAFTA Cymru committee in April 2023.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Over time, these mechanisms were co-opted by multicellular organisms to facilitate the development of specialized cells and tissues.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
It has been co-opted by countless admirers ever since.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Walters was co-opted to the BAFTA Cymru committee in April 2023.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
Over time, these mechanisms were co-opted by multicellular organisms to facilitate the development of specialized cells and tissues.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for co-opt
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This experiential training program encourages leaders to integrate The Seven Intentions—connect with goodness, know thyself and be thyself, envision your destiny, seek counsel, venture out, assess, and pass it on—into their professional lives.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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The device seamlessly integrates with a smartphone app, allowing users to access real-time data and long-term physiological records.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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The 30-year-old singer incorporated many genres, including reggaeton, música jíbara, salsa, plena, bomba, house, and dembow into 17 tracks.—
Lola Mendez,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
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Today, the dance workout also incorporates strength work and high intensity interval training.—
Danielle Friedman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Guest opinion: The San Gabriel Valley is where Asian immigrants go to never assimilate.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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As a result, the Fighting Irish reflected and shaped American Catholics’ journey to assimilate into mainstream American culture.—
Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Co-opt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/co-opt. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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