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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 Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025 Spandex legging boots, Balenciaga A few years prior, the label amalgamated with Bad Boy Entertainment, the widely successful record label owned by music mogul Diddy. Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 Jobs demonstrated the value of amalgamating technology, art, and user-centric design. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amalgamate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamate
Verb
  • The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
  • This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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  • Spent is an attempt to merge the early lessons of writing and drawing Dykes with those learned from the more mainstream books that followed.
    Book Marks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • The job cuts come as Paramount Global, parent of CBS, Paramount+, Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount Pictures and more, is still waiting for approval from the Trump administration’s FCC for its deal to merge with Skydance Media.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Recipe Tips For Pontoon Dip Room temperature cream cheese is easier to mix into cool mayonnaise and sour cream.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
  • Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.
    Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • As more sensors enter the mix, there is a growing need for an open architecture that allows new sensors to be quickly integrated into the detection network.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • Kinshasa, meanwhile, would have to facilitate the M23’s transition to a legitimate political party and help its combatants integrate into the Congolese army or demobilize.
    Joshua Z. Walker, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Recent upgrades blend seamlessly with the house’s historic bones: a full smart-home AV and lighting system, whole-property fiber broadband—yes, even in the garden—and a state-of-the-art security setup.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
  • The tasting menu blends classic technique with a modern sensibility, global inspiration, and sources the freshest and most sustainable seafood, often wild-caught from American waters.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • This guidance was finalized in September 2024, solidifying the FDA’s support for incorporating decentralized elements in clinical trials.
    Jiang Li, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Some folks choose to incorporate bright, bold colors into their bathrooms, with a textured mat or patterned shower curtains.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 June 2025

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“Amalgamate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amalgamate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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