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as in understanding
the act or process of learning or gaining understanding
The dog's rapid assimilation of new tricks pleased his owners.
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as in integration
the act or an instance of fitting in or conforming
Their assimilation into a new culture was difficult at times.
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Recent Examples of assimilation
Instead, his hallucinatory drama explores themes like Black assimilation, imperial white oppression, eroticism, and the uneasy relationship between religion and power.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
This aspect of the film feels overstated, if only because the era it’s set in was such a powerful age of assimilation.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Hastings et al, do a nice job describing the research behind new leader assimilation sessions and one approach.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Pecans are therefore perfect for improving cognitive mechanisms like concentration, learning, and assimilation.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
This aspect of the film feels overstated, if only because the era it’s set in was such a powerful age of assimilation.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Hastings et al, do a nice job describing the research behind new leader assimilation sessions and one approach.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Pecans are therefore perfect for improving cognitive mechanisms like concentration, learning, and assimilation.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for assimilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilation
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Prophecy deepens the audience’s understanding of why these women crave absolute power despite its dangers, and their despicable methods to attain it.Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Having an understanding of these risk levels allows your security team to align the intel with their environment and make the necessary adjustments.Bernard Brantley, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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His courage eventually led to the legal integration of Black people into American society.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Its integration with most global technology has brought about equal risk and opportunity that boards can no longer afford to overlook.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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In fact, one study demonstrated that the absorption of Meriva was 29 times higher than ordinary curcumin.Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Dutch oven is made with enameled stoneware that evenly distributes heat to cook food thoroughly, all while blocking moisture absorption to prevent cracking or staining.Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Seabright assures us that Grace has a solid grasp of her finances and explains that there is an economic logic to this.Christian Stadler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The data once again shows how housing was more easily in the grasp of middle-class Austin earners decades ago.Sami Sparber, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Similar reading and comprehension skills are embedded in other subjects.Nisha Talagala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
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There has also simply been less scientific inquiry dedicated to other methods of conception since the emergence of IVF in 1978.Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ananda in the Himalayas recognized that approximately one in sic women worldwide planning conception experience infertility, and has launched 14- and 21-day Fertility Enhancement programs rooted in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and transpersonal psychology.Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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Add fiber-rich foods—such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans—to your meals and snacks to support digestion and satiety.Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even though some think raw milk is better for digestion, the immune system, or nutrition, studies show this isn’t true.Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Assimilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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