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they assimilate vs they are assimilating

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'They assimilate' is in the simple present tense, indicating a general truth or habitual action. 'They are assimilating' is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is currently happening. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to express a general truth or an ongoing action.

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they assimilate

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the simple present tense, indicating a general truth or habitual action. It is used to describe a regular or repeated action.

Examples:

They assimilate new information quickly.
In this environment, they assimilate easily.

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They assimilate entire worlds, and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And I will make them pay for what they've done!
They assimilate entire worlds and we fall back. Not again. The line must be drawn here! This far, no further! And *I* will make them pay for what they've done!
Present I assimilate you assimilate he assimilates we assimilate you assimilate they assimilate. Perfect I have assimilated you have assimilated
v. as·sim·i·lat·ed, as·sim·i·lat·ing, as·sim·i·lates. v.tr. 1. Physiology. a. To consume and incorporate (nutrients) into the body after digestion. b. To transform (food) ...

Alternatives:

they absorb
they take in
they learn

they are assimilating

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is currently happening. It is used to describe an ongoing process of assimilation.

Examples:

They are assimilating the new culture.
Right now, they are assimilating the changes.

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Present I am assimilating you are assimilating he is assimilating we are assimilating you are assimilating they are assimilating. Perfect I have been assimilating
Present continuous. I am assimilating you are assimilating he/she/it is assimilating we are assimilating you are assimilating they are assimilating ...
v. as·sim·i·lat·ed, as·sim·i·lat·ing, as·sim·i·lates. v.tr. 1. Physiology. a. To consume and incorporate (nutrients) into the body after digestion. b. To transform (food) ...
Jun 17, 2013 ... To: lbryce. America is not assimilating “Hispanics”, they are assimilating America. All you have to do is look around, they denigrate every aspect ...

Alternatives:

they are adapting
they are integrating
they are adjusting

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