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as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis
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as in cooperating
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 coalescing
Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
The offensive line with a new and young left side showed signs of coalescing, enabling Patrick Mahomes to have precious time that’s been in short supply the last couple of seasons.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Son is unapologetic about the technology coalescing around a few major players.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
And Sanders, the ultimate vibes politician, can feel decades of anger—over trade, inequality, affordability, systematic unfairness, government fealty to corporations—coalescing around AI.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, though, Garner signed a new deal on January 23, with the Villa staff’s fondness for his versatility and talent never coalescing any further.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Offense, defense and special teams coalescing in a display of championship football on a championship stage.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
That path also requires, at some point, the votes coalescing around certain standout members of the cast.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Health systems, doctor groups, and insurers are merging and coalescing into ever-bigger giants.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
From the Deep South stretching north to Virginia, opposition to school integration began coalescing into a mass movement of resistance.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Building the Power Unit Kosinski assembled his own pit crew to realize his vivid vision of brilliant but messy underdogs coalescing to triumph in one of the world’s most popular sports.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
The offensive line with a new and young left side showed signs of coalescing, enabling Patrick Mahomes to have precious time that’s been in short supply the last couple of seasons.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
While not coalescing into an overall narrative, taken wall by wall, Hignite’s savvy curation offers a broad perspective on the state of art collecting in Dallas.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
Son is unapologetic about the technology coalescing around a few major players.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
And Sanders, the ultimate vibes politician, can feel decades of anger—over trade, inequality, affordability, systematic unfairness, government fealty to corporations—coalescing around AI.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, though, Garner signed a new deal on January 23, with the Villa staff’s fondness for his versatility and talent never coalescing any further.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Offense, defense and special teams coalescing in a display of championship football on a championship stage.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
That path also requires, at some point, the votes coalescing around certain standout members of the cast.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Health systems, doctor groups, and insurers are merging and coalescing into ever-bigger giants.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
From the Deep South stretching north to Virginia, opposition to school integration began coalescing into a mass movement of resistance.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalescing
Noun
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These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The team demonstrated photonic lanterns capable of combining 7, 19, and 37 VCSEL lasers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Compare Internet is committed to helping users make informed decisions by combining real-time provider availability, transparent pricing and neutral evaluations.—
William Jones
March 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Delcy Rodriguez, who succeeded Maduro, has been cooperating with the United States and not sending aid to Cuba.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Witness testifies about helping Benjamin Song evade capture Later, the fourth cooperating witness testified.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An integration of two buildings, the Park Hyatt–Maçka Palas takes its name from the older wing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The main drive motor was already designed for a 48V pack, so the 50V powerwall slotted in with minimal integration work.—
Ryan Brennan
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Complementing this contemporary work is George Balanchine’s Square Dance, which gives voice to the American spirit by fusing folk traditions with the clarity and precision of classical ballet.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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Over development, the tail disappears, fusing to form the coccyx or tailbone.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cognitive Mercury is trining Jupiter, uniting your 7th and 11th houses — which both focus on your connections with other people.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gold House is the leading cultural ecosystem, uniting the Asian Pacific and multicultural communities around common causes, investing capital and resources into independent creators and companies, and showing the world how impactful the Asian Pacific community can be in every industry and endeavor.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Today’s fusion of private wealth and political power stems in part from a half-century of what many view as misguided Supreme Court decisions.—
Daniel Weiner,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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For its grand opening party on March 14, this fusion of Southern joy, community, and crispy chicken will offer a free sandwich or nugs to the first 100 customers.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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That’s the smallest site to ever come before the committee for review, said Marc Coleman, the director of development for the developer Rilea Group, which is collaborating with Pitbull on the project.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Coalescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalescing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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