as in absorption
a state or the act of combining or being combined into a cohesive whole
The brain's integration of sensory input from both eyes allows for depth perception.
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Recent Examples of integration
The current setup is noted as bulky, requiring large amounts of energy to function, and further miniaturization and circuit integration will be required before such systems are practical outside the lab.
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New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Software integrations are connective tissues that link disparate applications with different technical setups.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
In a regional first, Mono will also launch WSC’s integration with Google Web Stories, turning key EPL moments into vertical video stories that appear directly in Google Search.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Our expert, John R. Delaney, reviewed this one, praising its easy installation, solid video quality, and seamless integration with the SimpliSafe system.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2025
Software integrations are connective tissues that link disparate applications with different technical setups.
—William Jones, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
In a regional first, Mono will also launch WSC’s integration with Google Web Stories, turning key EPL moments into vertical video stories that appear directly in Google Search.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Our expert, John R. Delaney, reviewed this one, praising its easy installation, solid video quality, and seamless integration with the SimpliSafe system.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integration
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Exposure to the alkaline solution causes pollen’s constituent polymers to become more hydrophilic, or water-loving, so depending on the conditions, the gel will swell or shrink due to the absorption or expulsion of water, explains Ibrahim.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Twine also noted its subtle scent, quick absorption, and makeup-friendly finish.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even the music is a blending of the old and new.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Crafted by Ana María Romero, one of the most respected palates in the industry, the release is a masterclass in blending.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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By proper incorporation of different industries, the holding entity could have corporate revenues that ebbed and flowed at different times during the business cycle.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the year, a furious Musk decamped from his incorporation in Delaware.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Integration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integration. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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