1
as in combines
to come together to form a single unit
several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis
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2
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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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.—
Azra Nurkic,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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The actress often collaborates with stylist Danielle Goldberg.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
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Washington often collaborates with the styling team of Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
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This novel combination merges steel’s tensile strength and concrete’s compressive durability, ensuring the tubes remain airtight under harsh conditions ranging from sub-zero winters to 45 °C (113 °F) summers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2025
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The play merges a myriad of contemporary issues from global politics to banking to trans identity from April 25 to May 17.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Coalesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalesces. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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