as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation
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Recent Examples of confluence
Texas oilman Solomon Brachman, a founding member of the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, entered the oil business in an unlikely place — Marietta, Ohio, a county seat near the confluence of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
As firefighters continued to work to get the blaze under control, some areas remained closed on Fort Apache Tribal Lands, including from Amos Wash to Black River and east to the Bonito Creek and Black River confluence.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The result of this confluence of events is a surge in student loan delinquencies.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Situated along the 25,000-mile Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the confluence of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the island is still one of the most seismically active places on the planet.
—Robin Catalano, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2025
As firefighters continued to work to get the blaze under control, some areas remained closed on Fort Apache Tribal Lands, including from Amos Wash to Black River and east to the Bonito Creek and Black River confluence.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The result of this confluence of events is a surge in student loan delinquencies.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Situated along the 25,000-mile Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the confluence of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the island is still one of the most seismically active places on the planet.
—Robin Catalano, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
Noun
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This may sound like science fiction, but the convergence of large language models (LLMs), brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and cognitive neuroscience suggests a very real future where developers could literally think their apps into existence.—
Somdip Dey,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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These moments are arguably as powerful outcomes as the statements made, signaling a convergence of leaders without the West.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Kenneth Cole has long been a champion of the merging of fashion and social impact.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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If zipper merging is legal in your state, then it should be used during times of heavy, slow-moving traffic.—
Ahmed Jawadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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And yet the Dolphins have found a way to remain masters of mediocrity, prolonging the NFL’s longest playoff win drought with a combination of misfortune and missteps.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The wild berries and jasmine create this beautiful fruity-floral combination that makes the whole composition feel brighter and more playful, perfect for daytime wear.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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