Definition of comminglenext

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How is the word commingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of commingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can amalgamate be used instead of commingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and commingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than commingle?

Although the words blend and commingle have much in common, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might coalesce be a better fit than commingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to commingle, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use fuse instead of commingle?

In some situations, the words fuse and commingle are roughly equivalent. However, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

Where would merge be a reasonable alternative to commingle?

The meanings of merge and commingle largely overlap; however, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When could mingle be used to replace commingle?

The words mingle and commingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

In what contexts can mix take the place of commingle?

The words mix and commingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commingle But funds beyond that threshold — or older deposits that have commingled with other money — may not be shielded. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026 At MoCA, ten twentieth-century sculptures dedicated as monuments to the Lost Cause of the Confederacy commingle with a range of modern and contemporary works by nineteen artists and two collectives. Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 Directed by Michelle Risling and accompanied by Anna Juliar, Sorelle will perform compelling choral works that examine the idea of the sacred and secular elements that commingle with every human soul. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The third-term congresswoman is facing numerous ethics charges, including failing to follow campaign finance laws; commingling campaign, personal and business funds; and using her position to benefit allies. Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Northumberland Dark Sky Park Northumberland's Dark Sky Park combines remote landscapes with some of England's darkest skies.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • Yankee Stadium in the Bronx keeps expanding its vendor lineup, mixing classic New York fare with viral novelty items.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Stock futures are mixed this morning as semiconductor stocks weigh on the market.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • That's because the mechanisms by which black holes devour matter to grow and then merge to create even more massive black holes should take at least 1 billion years to achieve supermassive status.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • Fernando Chico Pardo founded a stock brokerage firm at age 27 in Mexico City that later merged with billionaire Carlos Slim Helú’s Grupo Financiero Inbursa.
    Kerry A. Dolan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The researchers are working on several aspects of the diving suit technology, including improving durability, adapting the suit for other cockroach and insect species, and integrating additional sensors to enhance functionality.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory annual testosterone screenings for active duty male military personnel over 30, integrated into their routine physicals.
    Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • The architect designed almost 170 custom wood furnishings for the house in a style that blended harmoniously with the architecture.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • Starting out in the early days of the pandemic, Stickler, now 31, built her brand on blending humor and heart.
    Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Closures are part of an ongoing effort to shutter, amalgamate or repurpose campuses throughout the district in response to a precipitous decline in enrollment.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Yang suspects that the same reactions that take place in a combustion engine could be occurring naturally within certain mini-Neptunes, producing PAHS that amalgamate as clouds of soot that then rise higher into the atmosphere, perhaps driven upwards by thermal convection currents.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • As a result, any DNA that finds its way inside the cell has the potential to become intermingled with the genome and be incorporated permanently.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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