Thesaurus results for CO-OPT

co-opt

verb

kō-ˈäpt

Definition of co-opt

as in to integrate

to make a part of a body or system the national organization co-opted many formerly independent local groups

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Recent Examples of co-opt Meanwhile, bad actors are increasingly co-opting new AI tools, leading to an uptick in cybercrime. — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In recent weeks, the far-right has been accused of co-opting two separate stabbings to advance its anti-migrant narrative. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 The question is no longer whether Vannacci will influence the vote, but whether Meloni can contain, co-opt or outmaneuver her challenger. — Giada Zampano, Fortune, 15 June 2026 The question, analysts say, is no longer whether Vannacci will influence the vote, but whether Meloni can contain, co-opt or outmaneuver a challenger carving out political space to her right. — ABC News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for co-opt

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Instead of deploying its full humanoid robot, Phoenix, Sanctuary is now focusing on a hardware-agnostic approach, integrating its AI into existing industrial robots.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Together, the three companies will assess whether advanced nuclear reactors can be safely and competitively integrated into floating infrastructure.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

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In a statement, an Axel Springer spokesperson clarified that The Circuit was technically incorporated in the US, with staff located around the world.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The annual percentage rate (APR) provides a broader measure of borrowing costs by incorporating the interest rate and certain applicable fees.

— Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

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