Definition of comminglenext

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How is the word commingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of commingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can amalgamate be used instead of commingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and commingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than commingle?

Although the words blend and commingle have much in common, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might coalesce be a better fit than commingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to commingle, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use fuse instead of commingle?

In some situations, the words fuse and commingle are roughly equivalent. However, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

Where would merge be a reasonable alternative to commingle?

The meanings of merge and commingle largely overlap; however, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When could mingle be used to replace commingle?

The words mingle and commingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

In what contexts can mix take the place of commingle?

The words mix and commingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commingle Poor documentation, commingling funds or informal decision-making can weaken that protection. — Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Citizens become commodities; technology increases the power of an already powerful few; pop culture serves up mechanized slop; truth and lies commingle. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Tens of thousands of feet below the surface, dead or dying whales have drifted to the vast graveyard, their bones commingling across an area measuring approximately 746 miles (1,200 kilometers) long. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 Each boasts a spacious open floor plan commingling indoors and outdoors over a single, continuous space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • Inside, Devarana offers a 60-minute traditional Thai oil massage followed by 30 minutes of singing bowl sound healing, combining halotherapy and chakra balancing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • To bring those details together in a photograph, Druckmüller uses custom image-processing algorithms to combine exposures that capture different parts of that range.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For a while, Two Shell’s antics—like sending in decoy DJs pretending to mix—were divisive, but at least the music was exciting.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The story takes place at a time when young British musicians were mixing Punjabi beats with modern, bass-heavy production.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Its Royal Savoy name wasn’t established until 1943 after merging with a neighboring building, soon becoming an institution as iconic as the region’s famous holed cheese.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Instead of the cartoon alien who loves Oreos and beats up other alien bad guys, this run turns John Jones (FKA J'onn J'onnz) into an FBI agent who survives a suicide bombing and merges with an alien entity.
    — Cooper Katz McKim, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Their effectiveness is enhanced when integrated with other counter-UAS technologies and established command-and-control arrangements.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • And deliveries to the facility will come through Amazon’s Relay logistics network, which relies on dirty diesel rigs and has only barely started to integrate zero-emission 18-wheelers.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Known for their genre-blending country music and tight harmonies, the sisters played guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Patinkin cautions that long-wearing lipsticks and stains may dry too quickly to blend, while oily balms may not stay put on skin.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps most egregious of all, Google Search now uses Gemini AI to amalgamate online recipes, presenting a streamlined version right on the search page, saving users from ever needing to click through to the original sources at all.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Moreover, Skida had been amalgamating preseason orders with instant stock in the same retail order flows, creating a host of complicated inventory issues.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Like Bell’s Joanne, Foster converted to Judaism before their wedding in 2019; unlike Brody’s Noah, Tikhman is a music executive, not a rabbi—but art is still intermingling with life.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In every room, hallway, stairwell and balcony on both Friday and Saturday night, artists and musicians (both those playing and not) intermingled with fans, friends and other longtime fixtures of the punk rock world.
    — Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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