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 Greater Tunb Island is one of three small rocky islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Oregon Creek Day Use Area Oregon Creek is a popular spot at the confluence of the Middle Fork of the Yuba River and Oregon Creek. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Two bridges—one for people and another for trains—cross over the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers and lead into town. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 This confluence is leading to massive multi-billion dollar investments in both data center expansion and natural gas infrastructure. — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for confluence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
  1. convergence
  2. merging
  3. combination
  4. combining
Noun
  • What ultimately proved effective at stopping this was not necessarily the convergence of technology and lessons learned, but a proactive rather than reactive strategy towards stopping intrusions.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Even with $41 billion in quarterly capital expenditures, the convergence of commercial cloud revenue growth and further capex growth in July 2027 could mean a higher price-to-earnings ratio—for investors willing to pay more for the stock.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Definition of convergence
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  • This merging of family and business can present unique financial planning opportunities and challenges, with decisions often taking personal and technical factors into account.
    — Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • This merging of influences into our lives occurs with the most important aspects of life.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • Few other local events offer the same combination of recognition, fashion, performances and fellowship.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • That combination of durability and strikeout production made Walsh one of the more accomplished pitchers available after the draft concluded.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of combination
Noun
  • Bonta's announcement did not focus on the combining of CBS News and CNN.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of combining

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