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as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system
astronomers had to incorporate the existence of Pluto into their scheme of the solar system after the dwarf planet was discovered
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as in combining
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
incorporated all the ingredients for the cheesecake mixture
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as in embodying
to represent in visible form
the one-of-a-kind house incorporates the architect's fundamental belief that a structure should be fully integrated into its setting
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Recent Examples of incorporating
This particular piece puts an extreme spin on the classic 1960s race watch, incorporating a skeletonised dial, a hefty 44 mm case in titanium and rose gold, and both a chronograph and tourbillon.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
LaTouché’s designs push the boundaries of denim construction by incorporating inventive pleating, structure and proportions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Flawless stagecraft transformed a California football field into a vibrant island celebration, incorporating intricate choreography through a parade of familiar scenes of Puerto Rican life.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s also an overwhelming emphasis on a certain style of football that falls in the middle of a Venn diagram roughly incorporating ‘entertaining’, ‘attacking’, and ‘possession’.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Anyone looking to improve longevity and decrease inflammation can benefit from incorporating turmeric into their diet.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The Easy Ride is made to address that issue, by incorporating two shiftable gears into a custom single-ring crankset.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Xfinity also recorded exclusive interviews with a wide range of American athletes competing in the Games and is incorporating them into the overall offering.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Thorpe muses on incorporating the pieces into your everyday dressing.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
LaTouché’s designs push the boundaries of denim construction by incorporating inventive pleating, structure and proportions.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Flawless stagecraft transformed a California football field into a vibrant island celebration, incorporating intricate choreography through a parade of familiar scenes of Puerto Rican life.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s also an overwhelming emphasis on a certain style of football that falls in the middle of a Venn diagram roughly incorporating ‘entertaining’, ‘attacking’, and ‘possession’.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Anyone looking to improve longevity and decrease inflammation can benefit from incorporating turmeric into their diet.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
The Easy Ride is made to address that issue, by incorporating two shiftable gears into a custom single-ring crankset.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Xfinity also recorded exclusive interviews with a wide range of American athletes competing in the Games and is incorporating them into the overall offering.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Thorpe muses on incorporating the pieces into your everyday dressing.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incorporating
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More broadly, this work highlights a promising pathway for integrating solar energy directly into electrochemical energy storage, potentially bridging the gap between renewable energy harvesting and efficient energy utilization, according to researchers.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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By integrating supplier data and focusing on high-impact variables such as product weight, organizations can achieve significant improvements in emissions accuracy, according to the Higg Index’s exclusive licensee.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design took a different approach with the interiors of Dagger, combining a linear layout with natural tones and nine different types of wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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By combining past and recent Hubble observations of the Egg Nebula, researchers have assembled the most detailed portrait yet of its layered structure, offering new clues about how dying stars sculpt the material that will eventually help form future generations of stars and planets.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Elordi understood the challenge of embodying such an iconic character, who has existed both on the page and on the screen for generations.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Few games have ever captured physical movement this well, and though different Mario games have played with the finer physics of his run and the height of his jump, every one of them makes embodying him feel natural and fun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the sun set, Weaver prepared a bath for Gabriel, mixing the water with breast milk to soothe him.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Making chia seed jam by mixing chia seeds with cooked fruit.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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The senators had previously sent a letter to the SSA in April 2025 expressing concerns about retroactive spousal benefits under the new law.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Parts of the exchange have gone viral among Angelenos, with many expressing confusion and surprise about the suggestion that Culver City is plagued by crime.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Thus, this detection technique offers scientists a method to create a cosmic map of these merging titans.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The news comes after Deadline revealed BBC Studios was merging production and sales in London to create a global content unit.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Julia Fox Fox painted a sea of lavender shadow over her eyes, blending the soft hue with charcoal and black liner in her waterline.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Instead of running everything through massive centralized models, enterprises are distributing intelligence by blending foundational models with small language models, reducing hyperscaler dependence and optimizing performance for specific, local environments.—
Abhas Ricky,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Four airlines are adding or expanding their services, according to information from CVG.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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To avoid this common pain point, Chun says to consider adding shoe storage to the hall closet along with a small sock basket.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Incorporating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incorporating. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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