merge

Synonym Chooser

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

Some common synonyms of merge are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would amalgamate be a good substitute for merge?

While the synonyms amalgamate and merge 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

Where would blend be a reasonable alternative to merge?

Although the words blend and merge 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 is it sensible to use coalesce instead of merge?

In some situations, the words coalesce and merge are roughly equivalent. However, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

In what contexts can commingle take the place of merge?

The meanings of commingle and merge largely overlap; however, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When might fuse be a better fit than merge?

The synonyms fuse and merge are sometimes interchangeable, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can mingle be used instead of merge?

While in some cases nearly identical to merge, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When could mix be used to replace merge?

The words mix and merge are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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 merge The ad-free tier of the platform has gone by the somewhat clunky title of Paramount+ With Showtime since 2023, when Paramount decided to merge its SVOD platform and premium cable outlet (and, in turn, shut down the standalone Showtime streaming service). Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025 There are no plans to merge the accounts at this time. David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025 Responding to what caused the delay, Apple software boss Craig Federighi recently said that things started falling apart when the team tried to merge old Siri code with new. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 June 2025 So many will be deactivated, while some will merge and in a few cases some will be rebranded. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for merge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merge
Verb
  • Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Both of these pieces combine the shade with soft, easy-to-wear silhouettes.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.
    Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
  • Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.
    Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • With seven of its nine tracks hitting Billboard’s Top Ten, Thriller amalgamated the lines of genre, form and grandly, that of race leading Black music back to its natural position of the forefront amid the clouds of being marginalized.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Verb
  • Seed’s process was a multilayered, multimedia one, viewing negatives through a magnifying glass, reading journals, listening to reels and gradually blending them into a cohesive vision of a life.
    Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
  • The tasting menu blends classic technique with a modern sensibility, global inspiration, and sources the freshest and most sustainable seafood, often wild-caught from American waters.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • The city of Charlotte is moving forward with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s plan to incorporate drones into local policing.
    Maia Nehme, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • So be sure to incorporate these treatment options into your regimen.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025

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“Merge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merge. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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