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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 system marks a step toward closer integration between artificial intelligence and biological systems.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Access, governance, operational precision, and the quality of integration into real workflows are all becoming harder to separate from the technology itself.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Success in this area will depend on the integration of the K-12 system and four-year colleges.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
This includes more intentional community engagement and integration of mixed-income housing within developments to mitigate segregation.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Access, governance, operational precision, and the quality of integration into real workflows are all becoming harder to separate from the technology itself.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Success in this area will depend on the integration of the K-12 system and four-year colleges.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
This includes more intentional community engagement and integration of mixed-income housing within developments to mitigate segregation.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integration
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The purpose of manganese in the region below the aculeus, the team speculates, is probably to improve the flexibility and absorption of vibrations.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Compacted soil restricts water absorption and root growth for surrounding plants.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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While critics have been tough on the Finnish director’s blending of human sentiment and thrashing violence and pyrotechnics, audiences know his brand – consciously or unconsciously.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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This 3-in-1 set uses the nutribullet Ultra Motor Base to power personal blending, food processing, and coffee and spice grinding, delivering full-kitchen functionality within one space-saving design.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Musk, whose record $56 billion pay package was in legal limbo in Delaware, relocated Tesla's incorporation out of state during the spat.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Hermes-1 is not built to produce electricity, which is a crucial step in demonstrating the incorporation of components such as the tri-structural isotropic (TRISO) coated fuel particle and flibe molten fluoride salt coolant.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The merging of brands following bank deals often moves much quicker.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Integration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integration. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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