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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 Many nations formally commingle religious faith and public schooling. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025 If your child continues to contribute savings to the pre-marital accounts, that commingled account may then have to be subject to a forensic accounting analysis to determine what portion may remain as pre-marital. Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Pérez was accused of commingling the traffickers’ profits with legitimate revenue from ticket and refreshment sales. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025 All that commingled with Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars and Sugarland Express and Close Encounters and Network and All the President’s Men. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
  • The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.
    Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
  • Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.
    Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Spent is an attempt to merge the early lessons of writing and drawing Dykes with those learned from the more mainstream books that followed.
    Book Marks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • The company said Kroger held off on closing stores amid efforts to merge with fellow grocery giant Albertsons.
    Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • The tasting menu blends classic technique with a modern sensibility, global inspiration, and sources the freshest and most sustainable seafood, often wild-caught from American waters.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Seed’s process was a multilayered, multimedia one, viewing negatives through a magnifying glass, reading journals, listening to reels and gradually blending them into a cohesive vision of a life.
    Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Ghost simply find the magic in the many amazing aspects from 80s arena rock greats and amalgamate it within their already robust songwriting.
    Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Guides describe a typical day for the wealthy owners, middle-class craftsmen and enslaved servants who intermingled in the house.
    Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
  • For many, Maine is a summer refuge—beaches with powdery sand and glinting grey-blue water intermingled with bucolic topography; mountains, lake houses.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 6 June 2025

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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