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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 integration of music into the narrative adds another layer to Ali’s journey, allowing moments of introspection to unfold in a way that dialogue alone cannot.
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Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Davidson highlighted this integration as a key step toward practical manufacturing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Shahn didn’t make a big point of integration, but his people are Black and brown as well as white.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The 5,400-square-foot facility includes offices and an integration and clean room as well as warehouse space.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Davidson highlighted this integration as a key step toward practical manufacturing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Shahn didn’t make a big point of integration, but his people are Black and brown as well as white.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The 5,400-square-foot facility includes offices and an integration and clean room as well as warehouse space.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integration
Noun
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Scientists had long observed two distinct absorption and emission signals in the material that existing theories could not fully explain.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Researchers are also exploring structural tweaks to the molecule that could expand its absorption range into the visible light spectrum while maintaining its energy density and stability.—
Chelsea Haney
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Our margins look more like a software business because of the blending of the hardware and the software portions of our business.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Which is better, juicing or blending?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Such banks were to be governed by the usury laws, or lack thereof, of their states of incorporation.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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The former Saints Peter and Paul leaders argue that the church is an independent institution, formed in the 1950s under its own articles of incorporation and by laws, long before OCA even existed.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The mayor has also touted his merging of several city departments in the last two years as a successful effort to reduce middle management.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The companies say merging will connect their networks — Viva primarily operates Mexico’s east and Volaris in the west — and passengers will have better scheduling options.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Integration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integration. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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