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How is the word amalgamate different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of amalgamate are blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use blend instead of amalgamate?

While in some cases nearly identical to amalgamate, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When would coalesce be a good substitute for amalgamate?

The words coalesce and amalgamate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is commingle a more appropriate choice than amalgamate?

Although the words commingle and amalgamate have much in common, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of amalgamate?

The words fuse and amalgamate can be used in similar contexts, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could merge be used to replace amalgamate?

In some situations, the words merge and amalgamate are roughly equivalent. However, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

Where would mingle be a reasonable alternative to amalgamate?

The meanings of mingle and amalgamate largely overlap; however, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

In what contexts can mix take the place of amalgamate?

The synonyms mix and amalgamate are sometimes interchangeable, but 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 amalgamate Jobs demonstrated the value of amalgamating technology, art, and user-centric design. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025 His new record charts its moody, introspective emotional odyssey through a soundscape that amalgamates gospel, soul, dancehall, Miami bass, trap, Afrobeats and more. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025 The partnership aims to amalgamate marketing touchpoints for DXL, which had previously used various technologies to do the same job. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 My dream is to artfully amalgamate our two respective styles and heritage: his classically English tastes infused with my family’s Scandinavian sensibility. Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for amalgamate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamate
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  • On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • So was a statement that the company would merge with another firm, according to the indictment.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Some marketplaces will merge, while others will be absorbed by larger players looking to expand their footprint.
    Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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  • However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.
    Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Never mix with other cleaners or chemical products.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • More than 15,000 square feet was added and integrated with the clubhouse’s exterior while preserving millwork, chandeliers and fireplaces.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Read Next California Estate designed ‘to blend with the river and foothills’ lists near Fresno.
    TJ Macias, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2025
  • In Canada, many producers ferment and distill the different grains in the mash bill separately and then blend them post-distillation.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Amalgamate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamate. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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