merge

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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 Instead of following trends, the group has dabbled in a variety of genres, often merging multiple into one song to form their unique sound, dubbed MIXX Pop. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025 The system is undergoing an Epic implementation and merged with Nuvance Health in May, expanding its acute care footprint into Connecticut. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 When Disney and 20th Century Fox merged in 2019, the X-Men characters became available to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 And many insurance companies and other for-profit businesses within the health care system have merged or consolidated, often allowing the remaining businesses to raise prices for their services. Maria Aspan, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for merge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merge
Verb
  • Meanwhile, former Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle combined for 239 total yards for the Panthers (183 rushing, 56 receiving) a week after exploding for 234 total yards (206 rushing, 28 receiving) in a win over Miami.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Reports revealed that there was also a sigh of relief from those who had feared federal officials might be planning a last-minute retreat from the technique known as vitrification, in which waste is mixed with molten silicate and other materials to create inert glass logs.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The results come at a time when thousands of schools are opting to integrate financial skills into their curriculum, while at the same time, reading levels among students have hit all time lows.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Beyond employment, Wilson Administration officials re-segregated bathrooms, lunchrooms, and workspaces in federal buildings that had been integrated since the end of the Civil War.
    Time, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Effective plan design includes outside advisory support to elicit all stakeholder voices, facilitate consensus and amalgamate them into a seamless vision.
    Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • Go monochromatic and blend different shapes and sizes of white flowers.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Whisk in dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with apple cider (or juice) in 2 additions and whisking to blend.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2001, under Paul Harvey’s creative direction, denim got a dedicated branding, while it was most recently incorporated in seasonal collections.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The bridge incorporates five viewing platforms fused with a curved structure, so pedestrians can pause and enjoy the scenic and panoramic view of the Singapore skyline.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Merge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merge. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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