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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 Everybody gets to commingle and talk and share some scenes. Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025 The ladies move closer to God through acts of disobedience, debauchery, and disgrace; by visiting seedy places and commingling with the disreputable. Nicole Flattery, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 Literary, philosophical, aviatic, and geometric references commingle to enhance Jacobs’ visual narratives achieved through an artistic process that connects art and nature at intense physical and metaphysical levels. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Fantasy and reality commingle on the angler’s plane. AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • Relative to the starting pitcher market, his contract -- he is owed $28 million combined over the next two seasons with a club option for 2028 -- is reasonable.
    Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
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    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Set in the world of Tokyo’s red-light district, Souza’s feature debut won the 119 Marvila Studios Award, the top prize in the Agora’s Works in Progress section, offering sound mixing services in post-production.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Whoever mixed that show somehow got the intro music way up here and dialogue down here.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The decisions come after recommendations from Boeing, which merged with McDonnell Douglas in 1997.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Throughout the modern era, architects have been drawn to the idea of merging dwellings with the earth itself.
    Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Properly integrating Isak in the team after the international break is going to be crucial to delivering an upturn in fortunes.
    The Athletic's Liverpool staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Staying close to digital innovation and working to integrate AI across the enterprise is also top of mind.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
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  • Where Creativity Meets Curation Crisp’s approach blends artistic ambition with editorial curation.
    Partner Content, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
  • The Frosty Fusions blend the sauces available for Swirls with mix-in toppings.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The 25-year-old has amalgamated his global upbringing, modern life experiences, and keen musical talents to create a unique sound.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Effective plan design includes outside advisory support to elicit all stakeholder voices, facilitate consensus and amalgamate them into a seamless vision.
    Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • Repeat cutting a few of the oldest branches at a time for the next couple of years until there’s adequate new growth intermingling with the old growth.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Plans collided, and soon Murray was arranging team meals in LA for the team’s veterans, newcomers and rookies to intermingle.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

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