naturalize

verb

Definition of naturalizenext
1
as in to adopt

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2
as in to adapt

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Recent Examples of naturalize In 1790, Congress passed a federal law so that only free white immigrants could naturalize as citizens. — Daisy Hernández, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 The South American native has naturalized in some Southern states, but there are compact cultivars that are less likely to escape from the garden. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2026 Over time, the bulbs naturalize and spread throughout the garden without any work on your end. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026 Many wanted to partake in this life (preferably on the inside of the buildings), and some prominent influencers—such as the manosphere’s high priest of misogyny and homosociality, Andrew Tate—have moved here and seem ready to naturalize. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for naturalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalize
  1. adopt
  2. adapt
  3. domesticate
  4. adjust
  5. borrow
  6. accustom
  7. assimilate
  8. familiarize
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  • That work isn’t finished, but the evidence suggests that meaningful progress has been made since NYC Reads was first adopted three years ago.
    — Evan Stone, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Songwriter Diane Warren has adopted a West Hollywood runaway pig that was caught on video running through the neighborhood, her publicist said.
    — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of adopt
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  • With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Webtoon boasts 155 million monthly active users across an array of titles that have been adapted for traditional TV and movies.
    — William Earl, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of adapt
Verb
  • Though cocoa was first domesticated in Peru and Ecuador, and has been grown across Latin America for millennia, the majority of the world’s cocoa now comes from West Africa.
    — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Believed to have been domesticated thousands of years ago in parts of Africa and India, sesame is now grown throughout many warm regions of the world, including India, Sudan, Myanmar, China and several countries across the Middle East.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of domesticate
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  • To make up the difference, the school adjusted its bell schedule, including adding time to class periods.
    — Conor McGill, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • One way is by adjusting the draft for vessels going through the locks.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjust
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  • Most of the funds would be borrowed, with about $10 billion coming through general obligation bonds that would be repaid over time by California taxpayers.
    — Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • His plan could ultimately conclude with one child borrowing a fortune to buy out the other five.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of borrow
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  • The hope is that the Bosnia and Herzegovina international will already be accustomed to Jaissle’s demands and can therefore quickly acclimatise to the German’s methods, even if Dedic is yet to play in the Premier League.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • By now, everyone is accustomed to the idea that technology has disconnected us from the world and one another.
    — Ian Bogost, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of accustom
Verb
  • The news comes after Prime Video assimilated MX Player into its service earlier this year.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Something Sculptural As the name would suggest, the Rodin stool from Arhaus has a sculptural appeal—it can be easily assimilated into a sophisticated bar setup, or used to dress up a more casual breakfast bar.
    — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of assimilate
Verb
  • Before you get started learning how to prepare different parts of the chicken, familiarize yourself with some basics.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Student ambassadors play an important role in encouraging civic engagement by allowing students to ask questions and familiarize themselves with the democratic process.
    — Emily Ebersman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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