synthesize

verb

Definition of synthesizenext
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 report synthesizes industry reports, academic studies, brand news, and policy developments released in this period. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 This album is a lot more synthesized than your previous work. — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Small-molecule drugs are chemically synthesized and absorbed orally, but can hit unintended targets or interact with other medications. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The comms professionals who can help redesign the work and synthesize context will have the most impact. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesize
  1. integrate
  2. combine
  3. mix
  4. adapt
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  • By integrating the launcher into a standard shipping container, the solution can be transported more easily, moved between locations, and incorporated into existing logistics and transportation networks.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • However, many climate functions remain integrated into the touchscreen interface.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of integrate
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  • Its geometry combines elements of two distinct lattice patterns.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Golden State was able to hang around and only trailed 46-40 at the break as the teams combined to shoot 15-for-31 (48%) from behind the arc.
    — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of combine
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  • Coffee growing in Ethiopia is dominated by smallholders, whose beans are mixed together and sold on.
    — Damian Zane, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Billed as Pokémon Night Out, the show mixed together the creatures from the popular video games and trading cards with the lasers, pyrotechnics and mind-blowing visuals of EDM music.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of mix
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  • Leaders also need to ask whether their systems are becoming easier to understand, control and adapt.
    — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The company’s theater work began with The Lunchbox Musical, written by Batra and adapted from his 2013 film.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of adapt

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“Synthesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthesize. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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