assimilating

verb

present participle of assimilate
1
as in comparing
to describe as similar assimilated the 19th-century American captains of industry and commerce to the medieval barons who exorbitantly taxed shipping along the Rhine

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2
as in understanding
to have a clear idea of still trying to assimilate the doctor's diagnosis of my heart condition

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3
as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system social workers will need time to assimilate the new arrivals into the community

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Recent Examples of assimilating The coach has become somewhat famous for his motivational speeches and catchphrases that showed how the South American was assimilating into the US spirit. — David Close, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 The city had a history of assimilating such yearners, most notably Madonna, Swift’s forerunner and her own Middle American transplant success story. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 Why are there currently rappers from Orlando and Virginia assimilating mid-2000s NYC litefeet grooves into their sound? — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026 Perhaps the most difficult part of assimilating into a new community is embracing the unfamiliarity. — Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026 Roma and Milan’s owners have been portrayed as not culturally assimilating with calcio. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 12 May 2026 Her book weaves together her own personal, often painful memories of assimilating to life in California with unapologetic renditions of the dishes that brought her closer to her family. — Jamie Feldmar, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026 The colonial authorities used their own school system as a tool for assimilating Korea to Japan, placing primary emphasis on teaching the Japanese language and excluding from the educational curriculum such subjects as Korean language and Korean history. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 For some, this meant not assimilating into the dominant norms of science spaces and instead authentically expressing their identities to be a role model to others. — Evelyn Valdez-Ward, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assimilating
  1. comparing
  2. understanding
  3. integrating
  4. equating
  5. knowing
  6. incorporating
  7. deciphering
  8. comprehending
Verb
  • In this approach, atoms are cooled down to temperatures near absolute zero using lasers and changes are recorded by comparing the frequency of the clock to these slowed down atoms.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But for companies whose leaders regularly travel between multiple markets, facilities or client meetings, the equation becomes more complicated than simply comparing ticket prices.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparing
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  • Congressman Jeff Hurd, who represents Colorado’s Third District, said the project could put quantum technology to work in understanding domestic resources.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • For fellow author Marissa Stapley, Telfer’s book is key to understanding why con artists are seen as intriguing — an idea Stapley explored in her 2021 novel, Lucky.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of understanding
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  • By integrating every stage of the shopping process, Remark ensures that customers never have to start over or repeat themselves.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond Culture is billed as a company integrating film, art, music, technology and experience, which will champion uncompromising voices and stories that expand consciousness, provoke convention and transcend mediums.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • However, the article warns against equating token consumption with productivity or business value.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Some comics readers have taken issue with King’s past, equating his service with pro-war sentiment.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of equating
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  • After games, watch out for the players craving french fries at Newbury Park and knowing someone to seek out who can help.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Chiefs’ running game was so listless that defenses ignored fake handoffs and instead retreated to defend the pass, knowing the consequences of guessing wrong weren’t all that punishing anyway.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of knowing
Verb
  • Some formulas do even more than volumize—doubling as heat protectants or incorporating ingredients designed to help minimize damage.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Taiwan has stepped up the intensity of the Han Kuang drills, incorporating reservists and more civilians into the exercises with a focus on real-world scenarios.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of incorporating
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  • Western San Gabriel Mountains/Highway 14 Corridor When an air quality alert pops up on the radar, deciphering its implications is crucial.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 30 July 2026
  • Jonestown afflicted Naipaul’s vision, his way of deciphering not just political manias but the dreariness of urban life, the perpetual doom of the nuclear-arms race.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
Definition of deciphering
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  • By utilizing three classes of agents, Microsoft is effectively comprehending the entire threat lifecycle.
    — Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Without comprehending what was happening, Kikuko looked up at the sagging skin of her father’s throat.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of comprehending

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