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as in fused
to come together to form a single unit
several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis
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as in cooperated
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the historic preservation movement gained momentum when the two groups coalesced
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Recent Examples of coalesced
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Eventually, his thoughts coalesced around the concept of wish fulfillment.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
And it all kind of coalesced there.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences.
—Evan Hughes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
What pressures or conditions have coalesced to move a person to speak?
—Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Scientists think that the moon formed when a Mars-size protoplanet called Theia slammed into Earth, forming debris that coalesced into the moon.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
This weekend’s nationwide rallies coalesced around popular anger seen earlier this year in isolated incidents throughout Morocco, including in areas still reeling from the deadly 2023 earthquake.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
In the way that industry-wide consortia have coalesced around plastic pollution or microfiber leakage, Hakansson would like to see similar collaborative action rally around methane with fewer than five years left until 2030.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Neither Congress nor the White House has coalesced around any bills or workarounds to save it while the government is still mostly shuttered.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Eventually, his thoughts coalesced around the concept of wish fulfillment.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
And it all kind of coalesced there.
—Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences.
—Evan Hughes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
What pressures or conditions have coalesced to move a person to speak?
—Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Scientists think that the moon formed when a Mars-size protoplanet called Theia slammed into Earth, forming debris that coalesced into the moon.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
This weekend’s nationwide rallies coalesced around popular anger seen earlier this year in isolated incidents throughout Morocco, including in areas still reeling from the deadly 2023 earthquake.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
In the way that industry-wide consortia have coalesced around plastic pollution or microfiber leakage, Hakansson would like to see similar collaborative action rally around methane with fewer than five years left until 2030.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalesced
Adjective
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In 2024, Jeep managed to shock the industry by dislodging the Escalade from first place with combined Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer sales of more than 55,000 units, to Cadillac’s 42,000.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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After a 2-0 start, Arizona lost five straight games to the 49ers, Seahawks, Titans, Colts and Packers — playoff-caliber teams, outside of Tennessee — by a combined total of 13 points.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
5 Jan. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s previous albums also fused different genres — including bossa nova, mambo, rock, merengue and more — this album’s melange was more homegrown.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The driver of the 18-wheeler stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Jan. 2026
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The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers, Monroe said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Bemont doesn’t anticipate much overlap between the merged companies.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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Thanks to that Hail Mary pass of a merger proposal Alex brought in to block her billionaire then-boyfriend and handsome skeezeball Paul Marks from scooping up the flailing network, the merged networks of UBA and NBN are now known as UBN.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two are united by Perry- esque symmetries.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Supporters of the Cougars and Red Raiders have united behind Texas Tech’s official barber, Ivan Ortiz, and his wife, Maddie Ortiz, after Maddie suffered severe injuries in a recent car crash.—
Sam Jane,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The distinction is significant, legal experts told the American-Statesman, and raises questions about whether Austin police actively collaborated with ICE.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Topic Studios, who previously collaborated with Gordon on Theater Camp, will co-finance the film.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the time, Denver had only been an incorporated town for about 13 years, and not even yet a city or county.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Xael Charters has been an incorporated business offering flights to Cuba since 1998.—
Daniel Rivero,
Miami Herald,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When integrating with third-party services, federated identity solutions (utilizing protocols such as OAuth or SAML) enable users to grant limited access without sharing their primary login credentials.—
Ajai Paul,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Coalesced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalesced. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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