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 responsibilities of the comms director today extend beyond traditional duties and now require integration with HR, marketing, social impact, investor relations, and other company segments, according to a report from the Observatory on Corporate Reputation.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
His methodology emphasizes precision and natural integration.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Our proprietary survey and checks noted robust Q4 ads (80% at/ above plan), especially at YouTube, with tighter integration of analytics drawing more spend.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The integration of the Radio Promotion division into the company’s existing ecosystem—which includes The Tower Group Sales Management—further expands PaperAirplane’s marketing infrastructure provider in the exhibitor space.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
His methodology emphasizes precision and natural integration.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Our proprietary survey and checks noted robust Q4 ads (80% at/ above plan), especially at YouTube, with tighter integration of analytics drawing more spend.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
The integration of the Radio Promotion division into the company’s existing ecosystem—which includes The Tower Group Sales Management—further expands PaperAirplane’s marketing infrastructure provider in the exhibitor space.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for integration
Noun
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That absorption can lead to deeper staining and long-term deterioration.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Their kids, meanwhile — teenage Ída and twin boys Grímur and Þorgils (the trio played by director Pálmason’s own children) — exhibit a healthy absorption of the circumstances, meeting moments of togetherness with plenty of humor and spirit.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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For those looking for something more immersive, the gardens also hold tea workshops that focus on tea blending and fine honing your tea sensory skills.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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As regulatory scrutiny increases across fashion and luxury — particularly around material claims and greenwashing, undeclared textile blending and counterfeiting — brands face rising financial and reputational risks.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Joe’s predates the incorporation of the city in 1915.—
Howard Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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As mentioned above, though, warm minimalism is more lenient in this regard, and welcomes the incorporation of personal items that are special or tell a story.—
Erica Puisis,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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This engine provides strong performance for highway merging, overtaking, and spirited driving, while maintaining smooth and responsive handling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Integration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integration. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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