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 Hanf’s former business partner recently accused him of illegally commingling funds on a far larger scale than in the previous case investigated by the California Department of Real Estate. Susie Neilson, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026 Meth users, for instance, typically smoke the drug, and commingling pipes with people who use fentanyl risks meth users overdosing after unwittingly smoking leftover fentanyl residue. Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026 Raul Fernandez Vicioso, a Dominican citizen, and Joel Vicioso Fernandez allegedly used their own personal information to create fraudulent SNAP benefit accounts that were found commingled among the victim identities in the applications. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026 In each case, Wheeler says his money was deposited into accounts for Powell’s Neptune Theatrical Productions and commingled by Powell, who did not provide investment documents, financial updates or distributions, even as Powell shared profits with other investors. Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.
    Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Jacob Latz finished two perfect innings with strikeouts of Naylor and Randy Arozarena, who combined to go 0 for 8 with seven strikeouts from the 4-5 spots in the Seattle order.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Homeowners should start with bait and traps before moving on to pesticides — preferably ready-to-use ones that don’t require mixing chemicals, the agency said.
    Hali Smith April 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The facade, designed by renown Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump and inspired by Blair, mixes glistening white metals and fiberglass with gold leaf accents that nod to the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa, a Dutch windmill and more.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • By 1996, the two had merged to become the joint Rainbow/PUSH, now known as the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
  • After briefly driving through Riverside County on the 15 Freeway heading east, the driver then merged onto the 60 Freeway heading towards San Bernardino County.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Apple’s smart glasses will be tightly integrated with iOS 27.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The movement rallied various opposition forces around the themes of fighting corruption and re-integrating the European mainstream.
    NPR Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Church bells ring briefly each quarter hour to sound time, their melodic peals blending with ocean breezes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Designed to blend easily, dry quickly, stay off your clothes (stain-free) and last about six to seven days.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
  • By amalgamating these museological devices into the artwork, Aram directly upsets the threefold impulse to pierce form with meaning, to arrest color with identity, and to neutralize bodies with limits.
    Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Chimpanzees that had intermingled peacefully and grown up together were systematically killing each other.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The girl’s fingerprints were on the patrol car’s hood, intermingled with Duckett’s.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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