incorporated

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adjective

in·​cor·​po·​rat·​ed in-ˈkȯr-pə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce incorporated (audio)
Synonyms of incorporatednext
1
: united in one body
2
: formed into a legal corporation

incorporated

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past tense and past participle of incorporate entry 1

Examples of incorporated in a Sentence

Adjective The company is incorporated in the state of Delaware.
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Lancaster and Palmdale, the two incorporated cities of Antelope Valley about 15 miles west of Pearblossom, also attract unauthorized RVs. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Mix thoroughly for several minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and well incorporated — as tender as bread dough. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026 Eatonville is nationally known as the nation’s first incorporated municipality with an all-African American government. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026 The dining area offers an incorporated wine cellar, and the family room features an entertainment wall. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for incorporated

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First Known Use

Adjective

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of incorporated was in 1599

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“Incorporated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incorporated. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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