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as in combines
to come together to form a single unit
several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis
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as in unites
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 coalesces
Sometimes there are those lightning bolt moments where the creative just coalesces.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Under Labor rules, a leadership contest can be triggered if sufficient backing coalesces behind a challenger, typically through nominations from MPs and affiliated groups.
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Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Over the course of a few hours, the smaller bubbles empty into larger ones, until the fluid coalesces into a single cavity.
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Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
These highly regulated, intricate environments are where adoption achieves scale and economic power coalesces.
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Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
But Mamdani consistently hasn’t surpassed 50 percent support in polling, suggesting an opening exists if Sliwa drops out and the opposition coalesces behind Cuomo.
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Jesse Byrnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
The 2018 film First Reformed cast him as a minister whose painful past coalesces with an environmentalist awakening in an epic crisis of faith.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
This coalesces and makes sense of the barrage of assaults designed to undermine Americans’ trust in our country, our Constitution and all the principles upon which it was built.
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U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Under Labor rules, a leadership contest can be triggered if sufficient backing coalesces behind a challenger, typically through nominations from MPs and affiliated groups.
—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Over the course of a few hours, the smaller bubbles empty into larger ones, until the fluid coalesces into a single cavity.
—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
These highly regulated, intricate environments are where adoption achieves scale and economic power coalesces.
—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
But Mamdani consistently hasn’t surpassed 50 percent support in polling, suggesting an opening exists if Sliwa drops out and the opposition coalesces behind Cuomo.
—
Jesse Byrnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
The 2018 film First Reformed cast him as a minister whose painful past coalesces with an environmentalist awakening in an epic crisis of faith.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
This coalesces and makes sense of the barrage of assaults designed to undermine Americans’ trust in our country, our Constitution and all the principles upon which it was built.
—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalesces
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Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette.
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The program combines mentorship with hands-on training, helping filmmakers develop pitch materials, build budgets, understand financing strategies, and prepare projects for distribution conversations.
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What unites them is the belief that camps can help mold character and instill the values children will carry into adulthood.
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What unites the jobs of musician, producer, executive, manager?
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Empower connects to a wide range of accounts, including bank accounts, IRAs, retirement plans, loans, credit cards and mortgages.
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Inside, the interiors strike a balance between classic New England and contemporary design, with white shiplap walls, playful wallpaper, warm wood accents, and a spiral staircase that connects the upper and lower levels.
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As a matter of practice, the district cooperates fully with any review conducted by the Office for Civil Rights.
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Your 3rd House of Communication lights up as sensual Venus cooperates with The Great Awakener Uranus in your 1st House of Identity, giving your words charisma and courage.
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Social is a family affair—Rivera often collaborates with sister Lexi (#34) on skits and challenges.
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In 2026 the United States collaborates with Israel to kill Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
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The waiver merges separate funding streams covering assessments, teacher development, English language learners, student support and after-school programs into one block grant.
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“Coalesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalesces. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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