as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought
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Recent Examples of synthesis
Therefore, people taking these medications are advised to use sunscreen, which prevents UVB synthesis of vitamin D.15
Vitamin D is important for people with calcium deficiency, osteopenia, or osteoporosis.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024
In 1961, Karl Heinz-Klinger, a researcher at the West German pharmaceutical company Degussa, completed the synthesis of a new drug called fenethylline—a combination of amphetamine and an asthma medication called theophylline.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Discussions reflected a deep understanding that progress demands a synthesis of innovation, ethical considerations, and inclusivity.
—David Walcott, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
From a chemical perspective, the extraction, synthesis, or compounding of those medications is not terribly technically difficult.
—Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2024
In 1961, Karl Heinz-Klinger, a researcher at the West German pharmaceutical company Degussa, completed the synthesis of a new drug called fenethylline—a combination of amphetamine and an asthma medication called theophylline.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Discussions reflected a deep understanding that progress demands a synthesis of innovation, ethical considerations, and inclusivity.
—David Walcott, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
From a chemical perspective, the extraction, synthesis, or compounding of those medications is not terribly technically difficult.
—Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synthesis
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Arrange salad: Arrange spinach mixture on a large serving platter and top with apple slices, blue cheese, cranberries, and pecans.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Soak a cotton ball in the mixture, then tuck it into a tree branch.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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But there’s one that has caught the attention of genre veterans for offering an amalgamation of mechanics that lead to an absurd degree of character progression possibilities: 2013’s Path of Exile — an ambitious, free-to-play take on the genre that has been in constant evolution for over a decade.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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And with their amalgamation of talents, the clever clogs at CIES Football Observatory have valued Real Madrid’s squad at €1.8billion.Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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Shop them in various colors, including deep brown, forest green, grey, winter white, and more. Reebok After Class Joggers These on-sale luxe joggers are made with a majority cotton blend and are a great pick for everyday wear.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tuberose, peach, and sandalwood blend to create a woo-woo forest.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now add into the mix the rise of companion chatbots, which some researchers say could worsen mental health conditions for some young people by further isolating them and removing them from peer and family support networks.Bobby Allyn, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The set leaned into musical traversing of Jelly Roll’s musical journey and an amalgam of country, hip-hop, rock and gospel.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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On the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the amalgam responded with a national day of protest that, to that point, had no peer.Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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The bike is equipped with slick tires and lightweight alloy wheels.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prototype rides on center-lock alloy wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear), but production cars will have 959-style magnesium rims.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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By far the softest socks on our list, Paka’s combination of tencel and ultra-fine alpaca fibers are an absolute joy to wear and have even become our go-to socks for wandering around the house.Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In comparison to all purpose flour, this particular flour combination is lower in carbohydrates, and higher in fiber and protein.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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For a planet that has oceans and a D to H ratio similar to earth’s, deuterium fusion power would deplete the D to H ratio within a few hundred million years, Catling and colleagues noted.Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That will be followed by live entertainment including Latin fusion band Grupo Bella and Los Lupeños de San Jose folklorico dance troupe.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Synthesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synthesis. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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