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as in to adopt
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of naturalize
Hiba had graduated from a Turkish university and was working toward a master’s degree; she had been summoned for citizenship during her studies and was naturalized.
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Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Damage is naturalized as an acceptable and perhaps even necessary outcome of innovation.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Musk, a South African naturalized U.S. citizen and owner of SpaceX and Tesla, has professionally and personally benefitted from H-1B visas.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The bulbs naturalize well and perform beautifully in woodland settings, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Alia Malek, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Damage is naturalized as an acceptable and perhaps even necessary outcome of innovation.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Musk, a South African naturalized U.S. citizen and owner of SpaceX and Tesla, has professionally and personally benefitted from H-1B visas.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The bulbs naturalize well and perform beautifully in woodland settings, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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If adopted, the legislative changes — pushed by House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton — would render DeSantis virtually powerless over immigration enforcement in Florida.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The preserve was adopting an approach that is understood to make for a more resilient ecosystem: reintroducing fire to a landscape that hadn’t been allowed to burn in centuries.—
M. R. O’Connor,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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These insights can inform smarter business decisions and help adapt to changing industry dynamics.—
Pete First,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The good news here is that America adapts all the time to face security challenges.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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But they’re also known to go after humans and domesticated animals.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests that even after being domesticated, cats continued to hunt, often targeting rodents that fed on human food supplies.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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For perspective, only six reigning champions in the last quarter century have committed as much as nine figures toward the defense of a title, with the number rising to seven because adjusting for inflation pushes the post-2000 Yankees into the group.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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By adjusting exercises, people can still benefit from the core strengthening, balance, and flexibility improvements Pilates offers while avoiding unnecessary strain or discomfort.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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Guests who lost their homes borrowed suits and shoes for the couple’s wedding.—
Tammy LaGorce,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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These include lending, borrowing, and yield generation, to name a few.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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If the Steakhouse’s menu winds up similar to the Reserve’s, locals accustomed to wolfing chili burgers at Star Country Cafe will need to dust off their wallets.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2025
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On social media, a consumer accustomed to paying around $2 for a dozen eggs expressed shock over now having to pay more than double that amount.—
Anne Marie Lee,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Tadashi Nakamura also tried to assimilate by playing football and trying to become the embodiment of all-American manhood.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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There will be a struggle between those who want to fund stadia and athletes villages—that take years to truly assimilate and domesticate—and those who need to rebuild sustainable cities.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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With frigid winter weather predicted for much of the United States over the next few weeks, now seems like a good time to familiarize ourselves with some of the terminology meteorologists have been using.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Go Slow and Proceed With Care When moving bitcoin to your new wallet, start with a small amount of bitcoin as a test to familiarize yourself with the process.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Naturalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalize. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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