confluence

noun

ˈkän-ˌflü-ən(t)s How to pronounce confluence (audio)
Definition of confluencenext
as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation

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Recent Examples of confluence The confluence of those problems lead to a harried, chew-your-fingernails night for all the star players in this final season. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Across the confluence on the Kansas side, water surged quickly around the Fairfax Airport. — Kansas City Public Library Staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 The influx of ex-big leaguers in Mexico is due to a confluence of factors, some of which came about with changes MLB made to its minor leagues ahead of the 2021 season, when 40 teams were contracted and rosters were capped. — Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 1 July 2026 That confluence produced a 9-0 decision. — Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for confluence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
  1. convergence
  2. merging
  3. combination
  4. combining
Noun
  • The Fortune Leaders Forum will convene Fortune 500 executives and founders of leading Asian companies to help define the future of leadership in an age of convergence and complexity.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • This story is also part of a new series on the convergence of art and luxury.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of convergence
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  • With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.
    — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of merging
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  • This no-fuss combination is easy to replicate and likely even includes a few wardrobe staples that are already hanging in your closet.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Treatment for endometriosis involves medication, surgery or a combination of both.
    — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of combination
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  • On the streaming side, the statement explained that consumers will benefit from the stronger alternative to Netflix that will presumably be formed by the combining of HBO Max and Paramount+.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
  • The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of combining

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