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 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 A lot of the stuff that people think is new or innovative now is actually something that’s been borrowed or co-opted from something else that came before, or it was at least inspired by something that came before. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 20 May 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 Oligarchs scooped up major publications and donated them to a consolidated media foundation, co-opting the free press and turning it into the Prime Minister’s bullhorn. — Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for co-opt

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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.

— Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of integrate

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The actors learned how to sail and how to row and the boat’s 26-man crew were dressed as extras and incorporated into the movie.

— Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Tennis and pickleball courts, a spa and wellness center where therapies incorporate local botanicals and traditional Hawaiian techniques, four pools (including an adults-only option), and direct beach access.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of incorporate

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Sugar is ordered by his fellow aliens to not assimilate during his time on Earth.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026
These acts were a part of the state’s termination policy of Native communities, which sought to assimilate Native communities into mainstream society.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026

Definition of assimilate

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