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 But funds beyond that threshold — or older deposits that have commingled with other money — may not be shielded. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 May 2026 At MoCA, ten twentieth-century sculptures dedicated as monuments to the Lost Cause of the Confederacy commingle with a range of modern and contemporary works by nineteen artists and two collectives. Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 Directed by Michelle Risling and accompanied by Anna Juliar, Sorelle will perform compelling choral works that examine the idea of the sacred and secular elements that commingle with every human soul. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The third-term congresswoman is facing numerous ethics charges, including failing to follow campaign finance laws; commingling campaign, personal and business funds; and using her position to benefit allies. Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Increasingly the two are combined into multi-orbit networks, with room for operators old and new — from Viasat to Astranis.
    Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • This includes nods for variety special (pre-recorded), sound mixing for a variety series or special, directing for a variety special, picture editing for variety programming, and technical direction and camerawork for a special.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The drinks are prepared like instant coffee, can be made hot or cold, and mixed with milk or water.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • The Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially merged with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, officials announced in a July 2 news release.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • By the mid-20th century, Bucyrus-Erie (In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company) was among the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy excavation equipment, with machines operating across the globe.
    Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Later in the curriculum, students will learn to ethically and effectively integrate AI into advanced legal research, writing, and clinical practice.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • In future updates, the platform is expected to integrate an advanced commercial version of the model, further improving depth completion, object boundary detection, and spatial structure understanding.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Cook the veggies and potatoes until tender, then blend until velvety.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 July 2026
  • The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
    Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Closures are part of an ongoing effort to shutter, amalgamate or repurpose campuses throughout the district in response to a precipitous decline in enrollment.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Yang suspects that the same reactions that take place in a combustion engine could be occurring naturally within certain mini-Neptunes, producing PAHS that amalgamate as clouds of soot that then rise higher into the atmosphere, perhaps driven upwards by thermal convection currents.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • As a result, any DNA that finds its way inside the cell has the potential to become intermingled with the genome and be incorporated permanently.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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