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 Riverside Park, also in La Crosse, sits at the confluence of three rivers downtown, with paved trails and direct access to the Mississippi as well. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 Giving the voting public another issue to focus on might distract from that confluence of woes. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 July 2026 The southwest Idaho city, which had a population of 6,249 residents in 2025, sits at the confluence of the Weiser and Snake rivers in Washington County. — Sarah Linn july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for confluence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
  1. convergence
  2. merging
  3. combination
  4. combining
Noun
  • Future convergence is driven by economics and AI advancements in narration and content, shaping a dynamic audio landscape.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The great convergence could very well continue, but until then, the gap between paper wealth and the real economy is stretched further than ever before.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of convergence
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  • The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Although the regular season matchups became quasi-annual after the 1996 merging of the Big 8 and the Southwest Conference to create the Big 12, the two teams still managed to find a way to one up another with some high stakes on the line.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Somehow, the brand has created a boutique feeling in a resort setting, and there’s no better combination in my eyes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lagerberg Hoen projects as a middle-six winger due to his great combination of traits, and if healthy, there’s intriguing upside to be a legit scorer.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 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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