synthesizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of synthesize
as in combines
to make by combining different things They synthesized various suggestions from employees to create an agreeable solution.

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Recent Examples of synthesizes The cell synthesizes many more proteins from the additional gene sequences. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026 The tech company developed a software platform that analyzes and synthesizes tons of sources of operational data. — Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 The platform manages client dashboards, drafts performance reports, monitors data quality, flags anomalies, supports internal operations, and synthesizes context from meetings so leaders are not forced to sit in every room to stay informed. — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Creatine, a naturally occurring compound the body synthesizes using three amino acids, works differently. — Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026 Her design approach synthesizes classical references with a modern Danish sensibility to highlight the innate beauty of diamonds and pearls. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 On his debut album, Bruise, Pitre synthesizes these instincts within a moodier, more cohesive palette than ever, reveling in the shades of gray between house and techno, words and noises, body music and brain music. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Another synthesizes the Amish health culture. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 6 June 2026 Maizes synthesizes these concepts into practical, condition-specific guidance. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesizes
  1. combines
  2. integrates
  3. mixes
  4. adapts
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  • Shelton combines college-tennis exuberance with the explosiveness of a superstar from a football field or a basketball court.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike conventional quadruped robots that rely entirely on legs, the Lynx combines wheels and articulated legs to provide different forms of mobility depending on the terrain.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of combines
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  • Osteopathic medical education intentionally integrates biomedical, clinical, health systems and biomechanical sciences, and concepts aligned with complexity science into a coherent framework for physician formation.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than adding oversight after a system has been built, the Governed by Design philosophy integrates governance directly into the architecture from the first day of development.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrates
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  • The Seahawks defensive line pressures him consistently and mixes in effective blitzes.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Melting Flowers combines nectarine, jasmine, gardenia and musks; Musc Pétille blends ambrette, peach nectar, magnolia and sandalwood, while Lubanite mixes marine, smoky and resinous notes including olibanum and ambergris.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixes
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  • Leaving behind the 1996–2000 era of clunky plastic telephones with long cords and no internet, Scream 4 adapts to the times and introduces cell phones, webcams, laptops, and social media.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The pad is 3 inches thick, adapts to your body better than a sleeping bag and, according to reviews, is easily transportable.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of adapts

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