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 Felix Hoffmann, a German chemist working for Bayer, successfully synthesized a pure, stable form of acetylsalicylic acid, better known as aspirin. — USA Today, 28 July 2026 Spicules are microscopic, needle-like structures — sourced from marine sponges, silica-rich corals, certain plants or synthesized in a lab — suspended in serums and creams. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 His ability to synthesize the game and innovate on the fly is essential for anything resembling a Super Bowl run. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 They can be synthesized and delivered as drugs, often by injection. — Will Stone, NPR, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesize

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Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Harris is the social media manager for the Ottawa squad, who is determined to help Troy integrate into the team.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrate

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Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of combine

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Plant it in loose, fast-draining soil mixed with perlite, pumice, or orchid bark, or a combination of all, to keep the roots from rotting.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
Then add a very small amount of your foundation or concealer of choice and mix them together in the palm of your hand or on a palette.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of mix

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In its goal of adapting local dishes to the essence of its menu, the team has gone all the way.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Since then, the Scottish Play—as it is often called in the theater world, to ward off bad luck—has been performed and adapted countless times, for stage and screen.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

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