naturalizes

verb

Definition of naturalizesnext
present tense third-person singular of naturalize
1
as in adopts

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2
as in habituates

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalizes
  1. adopts
  2. borrows
  3. adapts
  4. appropriates
  5. adjusts
  6. incorporates
Verb
  • Evergreen, who is now 8 weeks old, is currently living with a foster family until a forever family adopts her.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Along the way, Roz befriends some of the local wildlife—Pedro Pascal voices a mischievous red fox named Fink, with Bill Nighy voicing an elderly goose named Longneck—and adopts an orphaned goose named Brightbill (Kit Connor).
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of adopts
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  • Its proposal borrows ideas from Arizona, California, Rhode Island and Minnesota laws to identify the sources of donations that otherwise would be untraceable under Illinois law.
    Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
  • For starters, there are five customizable light settings, including a nesting mode that borrows from nature.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of borrows
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  • Regular assessment of system performance, collection of user feedback and identification of optimization areas can help ensure the ERP consistently delivers value and adapts to evolving operational requirements.
    Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This woefully misunderstood chick flick adapts seasonal George Michael lyrics into a bizarre romance.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of adapts
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  • Then, once a federal program is authorized, Congress appropriates money each year to fund its operations.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Each fiscal year, Congress appropriates funds for federal agencies to operate.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of appropriates
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  • At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Keep Original Shape is another setting that adjusts how much AI can modify a design’s original shape that’s been created in Art Text.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of adjusts
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  • The design theme incorporates vintage apothecary elements and a color palette that echoes Fords Gin’s signature green, with subtle nods to the brand’s overall aesthetic.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The video incorporates audio interpretations of flares, immersing viewers in the sun’s journey through both sound and visuals.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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