naturalizing

verb

Definition of naturalizingnext
present participle of naturalize
1
as in adopting

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2
as in accustoming

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalizing
  1. adopting
  2. adapting
  3. borrowing
  4. usurping
  5. adjusting
  6. incorporating
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  • So can quitting smoking, getting 30 minutes a day of moderate-intensity activity like a brisk walk, and adopting a heart-healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which both emphasize lean protein, whole grains, and fresh produce.
    Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Nov. 2024
  • At a high level, men are adopting the technology at higher rates than women.
    Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of adopting
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  • Storied actor Denzel Washington has taken on the project of adapting August Wilson’s cycle of 10 plays that portray slices of Black life in each decade of the 1900s.
    Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of adapting
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  • The report also highlights the company's liquidity management strategies, including borrowing capabilities from the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • While the recent rate cut does make borrowing a bit cheaper, the high cost of homes and limited inventory are still significant barriers.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of borrowing
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  • With prestigious institutions from Georgetown to Carnegie Mellon setting up campuses, Qatar has been able to project an image as the center for higher learning in the Middle East, usurping a position once held by far more populous countries such as Egypt and Lebanon.
    Allen Fromherz / Made by History, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
  • For instance, one of his first actions was to fund the Al-Jazeera Arabic satellite television station, allowing Qatar to set the agenda on TV screens from Casablanca to Cairo, usurping the role once played by state information ministries.
    Allen Fromherz / Made by History, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of usurping
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  • In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Longduoduo continues to focus on improving its operations and adjusting its operational policies in response to the economic environment.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of adjusting
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  • Planning carefully and incorporating minimalism into your everyday life can enrich your lifestyle without dampening your budget.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This determination will include considerations for incorporating Crew Flight Test lessons learned, approvals of final certification products, and operational readiness.
    Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of incorporating
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