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 This nudged Bentley toward using sound made by living beings, rather than something synthesized. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026 The tech company developed a software platform that analyzes and synthesizes tons of sources of operational data. — Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Many readers have difficulty synthesizing the strange worlds of these characters. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Being able to synthesize information quickly, accurately, effectively for different audiences takes a lot of time and a lot of skill. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synthesize

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Instead of deploying its full humanoid robot, Phoenix, Sanctuary is now focusing on a hardware-agnostic approach, integrating its AI into existing industrial robots.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Together, the three companies will assess whether advanced nuclear reactors can be safely and competitively integrated into floating infrastructure.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrate

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When combined with a hot blanket of the humidity the city has endured throughout the summer, players could be forced to withdraw from their matches or push through, risking injury.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
The calculation refers to nominal total returns, combining coupon income and changes in the bond's market price.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of combine

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Consider your dishwasher’s caddy size and layout; mix handle directions or use an upper rack for knives.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
By taking stem cells from a host’s own body and encouraging them to differentiate before mixing them with a commercially available, soluble matrix gel, researchers may have cracked the most critical problems in the transplant process.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of mix

Verb

Critics also questioned whether UCLA’s athletic department had adapted quickly enough to the NIL era.

— Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Over the years, Marco Polo has adapted to the neighborhood’s changing demographics by downplaying its old-world Italian extravagance.

— Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026

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