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
The confluence of top-earning talent is a direct result of FIFA’s new format for the tournament, which opens on June 14 with Messi’s Inter Miami facing off with Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly.
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Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Previous first-round picks Mike Trout (2009), Taylor Ward (2015), Jo Adell (2017) and Reid Detmers (2020) give the Angels a rare confluence of eight homegrown first-round picks on the active roster at the same time.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
But there is a confluence of other factors that have built up over the last year and a half, ever since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas in Israel.
—Javed Ali, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Previous first-round picks Mike Trout (2009), Taylor Ward (2015), Jo Adell (2017) and Reid Detmers (2020) give the Angels a rare confluence of eight homegrown first-round picks on the active roster at the same time.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
But there is a confluence of other factors that have built up over the last year and a half, ever since the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas in Israel.
—Javed Ali, The Conversation, 13 June 2025
The enormous reservoir sits at the confluence of the U.S. and Mexico borders, and the views offer a mix of steep-walled river canyons and wide-open waterways with 12 public boat ramps and 7 paddling trails.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
Noun
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This spike reflects a convergence of disruptive forces: aggressive new tariffs, a 0.2% GDP contraction in Q1 2025 and a Federal Reserve that remains cautious despite easing inflation.—
Brian Lasher,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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When considering what has happened — and worrying about what might happen — a remarkable convergence of events cannot be dismissed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
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As Oakmont continued to firm up on Friday, only three players managed to remain under par as the combination of Oakmont’s greens, and a brutal USGA setup featuring rough over five inches long gave the best players in the world fits.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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