SYNTHESIZE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

synthesize

verb

Definition of synthesize

as in to integrate

to make by combining different things They synthesized various suggestions from employees to create an agreeable solution.

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Recent Examples of synthesize The team is working on building ribosomes from genetic instructions, a process that involves synthesizing the dozens of proteins and RNA strands involved and coaxing them to assemble in the right order. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 2026 This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday. — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 10 July 2026 Fluid-rock reactions in some environments are known to synthesize organic compounds with no life involved. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026 The editing rhythms are clipped and almost metronomically precise; individual scenes feel less composed than synthesized from an array of swift, gestural fragments—a hand on a doorknob, a face at the window—which have the effect of heightening your attention. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesize

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The researchers are working on several aspects of the diving suit technology, including improving durability, adapting the suit for other cockroach and insect species, and integrating additional sensors to enhance functionality.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory annual testosterone screenings for active duty male military personnel over 30, integrated into their routine physicals.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of integrate

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An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Northumberland Dark Sky Park Northumberland's Dark Sky Park combines remote landscapes with some of England's darkest skies.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of combine

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Ngo frames the Lotte World ride as a test case for adapting Legendary’s characters to physical spaces.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026
The model can also adapt to new manipulation tasks with as few as 20 demonstrations through in-context learning, eliminating the need for parameter updates.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

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