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as in integrates
to make a part of a body or system
astronomers had to incorporate the existence of Pluto into their scheme of the solar system after the dwarf planet was discovered
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as in combines
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
incorporated all the ingredients for the cheesecake mixture
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as in embodies
to represent in visible form
the one-of-a-kind house incorporates the architect's fundamental belief that a structure should be fully integrated into its setting
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Recent Examples of incorporates
The building design incorporates elements from surrounding structures for water conservation.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, which famously incorporates a variety of incompatible genres.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Knight and Seldon’s choreography incorporates modern techniques pioneered by Lester Horton, as well as old-school jazz, ballet, African and hip-hop dance styles.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Wang argued that the amendment incorporates the English common law principle of jus soli — citizenship by birthplace — under which nearly all persons born within a country’s territory are citizens.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The fact that SilkShield technology incorporates a protein infusion likely means the original supple texture of Remy hair transforms into something entirely its own.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The 21+ show inside The Improv at Sea club incorporates circus characters, pop hits and a special cocktail menu.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Hansen said the patch incorporates one element of Anishinaabe perspectives — the culture's seven sacred laws, as represented by the heptagonal shape of the patch, as well as seven animals.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Power, intelligence, and full-coverage cleaning The Beatbot Sora 70 incorporates several technologies to improve cleaning efficiency and navigation, beyond its multi-zone functionality.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler, which famously incorporates a variety of incompatible genres.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Knight and Seldon’s choreography incorporates modern techniques pioneered by Lester Horton, as well as old-school jazz, ballet, African and hip-hop dance styles.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Wang argued that the amendment incorporates the English common law principle of jus soli — citizenship by birthplace — under which nearly all persons born within a country’s territory are citizens.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The fact that SilkShield technology incorporates a protein infusion likely means the original supple texture of Remy hair transforms into something entirely its own.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
The 21+ show inside The Improv at Sea club incorporates circus characters, pop hits and a special cocktail menu.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Hansen said the patch incorporates one element of Anishinaabe perspectives — the culture's seven sacred laws, as represented by the heptagonal shape of the patch, as well as seven animals.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Power, intelligence, and full-coverage cleaning The Beatbot Sora 70 incorporates several technologies to improve cleaning efficiency and navigation, beyond its multi-zone functionality.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorporates
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to technical details shared during the launch, the production line integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Today’s Prius combines the same legendary efficiency with real performance, genuinely appealing design and everyday practicality.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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This approach combines the superior surface properties of tungsten with the structural and economic advantages of other materials.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Capricorns are the sign that looks for a strong foundation to build upon, which is why Alex embodies the traits of the sea-goat.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mullins hit, and the captain who so embodies the unselfish, team-first attitude of UConn basketball, is back to try for a third championship ring.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The scent of orange blossoms mixes with heady incense.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The couple adopted two black lab mixes from Humane Animal Partners in Delaware.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The president is fond of Bondi, and expresses personal affection for her in private conversations, multiple sources said earlier this week.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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At times, this merges with the physicality of the architecture, morphing into and informing it, as with the Guggenheim Bilbao.—
Norman Foster,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is one particularly inventive sequence that blends a rendering of Mario in his original 2D 8-bit form, blurry pixels and all, with the 3D beauty of the more modern iterations.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gomez uses one pump all over her entire face and blends it in with the new Soft Touch Makeup Blending Sponge.—
Elizabeth Denton,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Incorporates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorporates. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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