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
  • But the only clinical trial data that Dyson has been able to provide to Allure is a four-week study of 60 subjects, comparing the results of a manual toothbrush and a CameraJet.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • By comparing these to oxygen-proton collisions from the same run as a control, the researchers concluded that there was jet quenching or parton energy loss in these collisions.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of comparing
Verb
  • Following the analytics in this way isn’t all that different from what many media organizations do; understanding the audience is perhaps the most fundamental aspect of longevity in media.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The challenge is finding it and understanding why those earlier decisions were made.
    — Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of understanding
Verb
  • Galileo also argues that integrating hardware and control technologies can simplify deployment and reduce the complexity of coordinating multiple machines throughout their operating lifecycles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Workforce agencies can prioritize high-impact improvements, such as digitizing intake, automating eligibility workflows, improving document management or integrating with employer and workforce systems.
    — Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • The study’s authors are careful to frame Qurayyah Painted Ware as an example of ancient brand-making, rather than directly equating it with a modern multinational brand.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Others on Wall Street, however, see higher levels of risk, equating Meta's case to Big Tobacco in the 1990s when tobacco companies had to pay billions for misleading the public about the safety and potential harms of their products.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of equating
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  • Bob Howell, executive vice president and chief sales officer at Manhattan Associates, said Boscov’s has a proud history of knowing their customers and communities.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • There is no way of knowing whether other district court judges will rule, as Valenzuela did, on the question of funding connected to Title IX.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of knowing
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  • Kalshi and Polymarket dominate the industry, and consumer-facing businesses have begun incorporating their market data and event contracts into their own products.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Accessories include structured metal clutches, zebra-print bags and sneakers, calfskin boots and pieces incorporating dragonfly hardware.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of incorporating
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  • And navigating a website might involve deciphering images or knowing what links to click.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The prevention of future pandemics relies on information from previous outbreaks, which is one reason why deciphering the origins of the COVID-19 began is important.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of deciphering
Verb
  • 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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“Assimilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assimilating. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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