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colonize

[kol-uh-nahyz] / ˈkɒl əˌnaɪz /


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Who knows if Mr. Musk will every colonize Mars, but the surest bet is never to bet against American innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Every now and then sea lions try to colonize the docks used by boaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The study found that diets rich in casein, the primary protein found in milk and cheese, along with wheat gluten, greatly reduced how much cholera bacteria could colonize the gut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

These "whale fall" sites create temporary but rich ecosystems where microbes quickly colonize and flourish.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The last thing he wanted now was for Mama to colonize his kitchen or use Olanna’s favorite saucepan for her strong-smelling soup.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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