mesh
verb
meshed; meshing; meshes
2
: to cause to resemble network
3
a
: to cause (parts, such as gears) to engage
b
: to coordinate closely : interlock
They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony.
1
: to become entangled in or as if in meshes
2
: to be in or come into mesh
—used especially of gears
3
: to fit or work together properly
The two plans mesh well.
Examples of mesh in a Sentence
They meshed traditions from several cultures into one wedding ceremony.
The book tries to mesh philosophy and humor.
The two plans mesh well.
The gears weren't meshing properly.
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The religiously conservative Gheorghius might not mesh right away with the ultra-liberal utopianism of their new home, but Jesus didn’t have a problem with good schools and excellent healthcare.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
But Ehlers has given Carolina a newfound level of offensive depth, especially given he’s meshed surprisingly well with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, two veteran checkers who have been mucking and grinding for years on a team that does that better than anyone.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Boyle puts extra meat on Patrick’s bare bones with a soulful performance that meshes precisely with Petticrew’s turn as the slight-in-stature but formidably strong-willed Shiv.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
But the consensus is that Colbert’s politics — and perhaps most of late-night’s — don’t mesh with those of Paramount’s CEO, David Ellison, and maybe even not with those of a chunk of the potential audience.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
But Ehlers has given Carolina a newfound level of offensive depth, especially given he’s meshed surprisingly well with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, two veteran checkers who have been mucking and grinding for years on a team that does that better than anyone.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Boyle puts extra meat on Patrick’s bare bones with a soulful performance that meshes precisely with Petticrew’s turn as the slight-in-stature but formidably strong-willed Shiv.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
But the consensus is that Colbert’s politics — and perhaps most of late-night’s — don’t mesh with those of Paramount’s CEO, David Ellison, and maybe even not with those of a chunk of the potential audience.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 May 2026
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“Mesh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesh. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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mesh
1 of 2 noun
1
: one of the spaces formed by the threads of a net or the wires of a sieve or screen
2
a
: a loosely woven fabric with evenly spaced holes
3
: an arrangement of elements that are linked together : network
4
: the coming or fitting together of the teeth of two gears
Medical Definition
mesh
noun
: a flexible netting of fine wire used in surgery especially in the repair of large hernias and other body defects
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