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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
At the time, the federal government had switched from paper to using digital fingerprints, and Homeland Security officials uncovered hundreds of cases in which naturalized citizens had been previously deported or lied about criminal records that USCIS couldn't see.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship for people born and naturalized in the U.S.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The lawsuits argue that the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship for people born and naturalized in the U.S., and states have been interpreting the amendment that way for a century.
—Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Exclusion Act, the parents were not permitted to get naturalized.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship for people born and naturalized in the U.S.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The lawsuits argue that the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship for people born and naturalized in the U.S., and states have been interpreting the amendment that way for a century.
—Mike Catalini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Under the Exclusion Act, the parents were not permitted to get naturalized.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
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Users started to adopt password manager tools to reduce their cognitive load, but these solutions aren't foolproof, either.—
Ranjitkumar Sivakumar,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Laws adopted since the previous huge burns demand density and economic diversity, though.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ibsen’s original play was adapted by Irish playwright Mark O’Rowe for the new staging at Lincoln Center, which is directed by Jack O’Brien.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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People adapt their travel plans as Europe drives Americans – and global travelers in general – away due to rising costs.—
Food Drink Life,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cockatiels are a species of parrot that's native to regions of Australia and have been widely domesticated.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Free-roaming cats—domesticated cats that aren’t confined to a house—are the squirrels’ true No. 1 predator.—
Michelle Mastro,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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What makes this product truly unique is its innovative technology – the formula starts off as a grey tint, then adjusts to seamlessly match your skin tone, providing a flawless finish.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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This is a threshold amount adjusted annually for inflation (currently $64,000 in 2025).—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The rest would be covered by borrowing up to an additional $4 trillion, vastly increasing the federal debt.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: This week, WBEZ reported that the mayor has renewed calls for the CPS board to borrow money to pay for those pensions.—
Monica Eng,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ackie is accustomed to playing headstrong characters yet this is her first time playing a security agent in space who happens to be Mickey’s lover.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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There is only one difference: that life and activity is very different from what we are accustomed to as urban creatures.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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It was created as an Indian boarding school, where children were removed from their parents and tribal nations to be stripped of their culture and heritage and assimilated into white America.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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But the idea that Buffalo must assimilate Philly’s approach on the fly isn’t so simple to implement and might not even be the way to go.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ensure that cannabis use is legal in your state and familiarize yourself with local regulations regarding consumption, especially in public or shared spaces.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Before hitting the road, thoroughly inspect the RV, familiarize yourself with its operations, and ask the rental company for a comprehensive walkthrough.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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