1
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
biological cells conjugating under a microscope
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2
as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab
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Recent Examples of conjugate
The technique deposits conjugated polymers, plastics with good conductivity and semiconductor properties that are also flexible, stretchable, and even foldable.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Limited in range but emotionally enlightening, the instruction resonantly conjugates the way language makes and unmakes us.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
Her legs were covered in razor nicks incurred while conjugating irregular verbs and gendering the nouns, der, die, das.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper's Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Limited in range but emotionally enlightening, the instruction resonantly conjugates the way language makes and unmakes us.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
Her legs were covered in razor nicks incurred while conjugating irregular verbs and gendering the nouns, der, die, das.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper's Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugate
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Thanks to the holiday boost and strong competition between local and international titles, the top 10 films grossed more than $9.2 million combined — one of the most dynamic weekends at the Korean box office so far this year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Its proximity to the Old Town provides a unique backdrop, combining beach relaxation and historical exploration.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Heiss felt toward the relationship between them a kind of atavistic idealism, which connected the experience to relationships between the Greek erastes and eromenos.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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This delivery and presence is wholly original but feels connected to this history and craft of standup.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Cosmetic formulas are getting more intelligent too; the retailer is seeing lip treatments and topicals that mimic in-office results rise to the forefront, alongside skin-care-makeup hybrids that fuse two categories into one.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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What has caught both Chinese and international eyes is the distinctive style Yi Ming has created, fusing Eastern and Western traditions and both traditional and modern approaches to visual media.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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These are something of an oddity in the Intel line-up, being the only processors to have memory integrated into the processor package, and the only ones to contain the Intel Arc 130V and 140V graphics chips.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Grizzlies' bad luck — compounded by bad play — has continued into the playoffs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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As companies diversify their supplier base and pivot to new geographies, the complexities compound: Onboarding unfamiliar factories, aligning them to product specifications and ensuring every item still meets safety and regulatory standards.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
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While the idea of being coupled up by one's thirties is frequently glorified online, Pat, who works in a corporate job, wants to focus on herself.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is an excellent period to focus on dating if single or increasing the spark in your rapport if coupled up.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Since even the 1981 movie’s most laudatory reviews suggested Alda had shot several episodes of television and strung them together, the switch in mediums is an easy fit.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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Ukraine has accused Putin of hiding his intention to continue the war, and of stringing Trump along on a peace deal.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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As more users worldwide connect to the central data center, the interconnecting networks become increasingly busy, resulting in frustrating delays and video buffering.—
Chetan Jaiswal,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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The new cultural story is holistic, interconnected, and embodied.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Conjugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugate. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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