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
Researchers first synthesized the molecule by applying an electric discharge to a substance called thiophenol — a foul-smelling liquid containing sulfur, carbon and hydrogen.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
By using computers to design molecules rather than relying solely on traditional wet-lab testing, Pfizer synthesized fewer candidates but achieved higher success rates.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
These include older adults (partly because the skin’s ability to synthesize vitamin D decreases with age) and people with certain medical conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other disorders that interfere with the body’s ability to absorb dietary fat.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The critical question is whether her provider’s workflow can synthesize this data into a coherent health picture.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
By using computers to design molecules rather than relying solely on traditional wet-lab testing, Pfizer synthesized fewer candidates but achieved higher success rates.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
These include older adults (partly because the skin’s ability to synthesize vitamin D decreases with age) and people with certain medical conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other disorders that interfere with the body’s ability to absorb dietary fat.
—Stacey Colino, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The critical question is whether her provider’s workflow can synthesize this data into a coherent health picture.
—Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesize
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Seeking stability and a place to belong, Rose attempts to integrate into the wary community.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Millions of people already rely on chatbots powered by large language models, and have integrated these synthetic interlocutors into their personal and professional lives.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The residue contained human feces mixed with thyme and olive oil.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fans used to agree, complaining when the show would keep mixing former and first-time players, or bemoaning the same faces playing over and over again.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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This article was translated and adapted from Spanish by John Newton.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Synthesize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthesize. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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