amalgamating

verb

present participle of amalgamate
as in combining
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings

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Recent Examples of amalgamating To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 By amalgamating these museological devices into the artwork, Aram directly upsets the threefold impulse to pierce form with meaning, to arrest color with identity, and to neutralize bodies with limits. — Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamating
  1. combining
  2. mixing
  3. merging
  4. integrating
  5. blending
  6. incorporating
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  • In an era dominated by physical defenders, Baresi distinguished himself through his reading of the game, redefining the sweeper role by combining defensive authority with the ability to launch attacks from deep.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Products like Pulparindo and Pelón Pelo Rico were combining tamarind, sugar, salt and chili decades before anyone used the word swangy.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of combining
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  • Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Kilgore, whom the team took in the fifth round, has been mixing into a couple of different roles for the Bills early in camp, with safety being his usual home during team drills.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixing
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  • This week, Musk once again dominated trending topics—from warning short sellers to addressing speculation over merging his companies, every issue has been a top concern for investors.
    — , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Soviet Union created the CPUSA to advance its geopolitical interests by merging multiple communist groups in the 1920s, as noted by scholars and the party’s website.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Hotels are shifting from solely selling rooms to integrating all guest experiences, like spas and dining, into a single, connected platform.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Operators also worked on integrating advanced autonomous capabilities, an important step toward enabling effective human-machine teaming.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of integrating
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  • Wellness seekers can take part in a range of massage and beauty treatments blending traditional Chinese medicine with modern products.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • During training camp, Garrett and teammates are focused on blending their talents at all three levels of the defense.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of blending
Verb
  • Ransomware and extortion have evolved into comprehensive ecosystems, incorporating elements such as affiliate programs, subscription services, and encrypted money laundering.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • To kickstart sweet, barrier-supporting dreams, try incorporating a magnesium supplement into your nightly routine, or use a topical form of the mineral, which is thought to promote more restful sleep.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of incorporating

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