as in corporations
a group of businesses or enterprises under one control
the huge media conglomerate owns TV and radio stations, a cable company, and a movie studio
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as in gathers
to come together into one body or place
people conglomerated in the downtown streets for an impromptu victory celebration
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as in accumulates
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
over the years the town's discarded junk conglomerated at the bottom of the river
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Recent Examples of conglomerates
James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s a reason conglomerates invest years into supply chain logistics before scaling globally.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
Androulakis, on the other hand, worked in product development for a handful of conglomerates.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
But the idea that throwing a little money at them might begin to erase the environmental harm wrought by two vast global conglomerates is beyond absurd.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Disney’s rivals not only include traditional media conglomerates like Comcast that make their money by producing and distributing films and TV shows, but streaming giants such as Netflix that have transformed the way that people watch them.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
The Saks Global bankruptcy, the latest in a string of retailer woes, is looming large, and luxury conglomerates Kering, LVMH, and OTB, which respectively own Gucci, Fendi, and Marni, all faced a decline in growth in fiscal 2025.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The measures target units of major Japanese industrial conglomerates such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ shipbuilding and aero engines divisions, the ministry said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
India’s own conglomerates likely make up a large part of this.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
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The automaker’s ownership and returns from bankruptcy have included several wealthy businessmen, Ford, Kuwaiti conglomerates and Mercedes-Benz.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
There’s a reason conglomerates invest years into supply chain logistics before scaling globally.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2026
Androulakis, on the other hand, worked in product development for a handful of conglomerates.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
But the idea that throwing a little money at them might begin to erase the environmental harm wrought by two vast global conglomerates is beyond absurd.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Disney’s rivals not only include traditional media conglomerates like Comcast that make their money by producing and distributing films and TV shows, but streaming giants such as Netflix that have transformed the way that people watch them.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
The Saks Global bankruptcy, the latest in a string of retailer woes, is looming large, and luxury conglomerates Kering, LVMH, and OTB, which respectively own Gucci, Fendi, and Marni, all faced a decline in growth in fiscal 2025.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
The measures target units of major Japanese industrial conglomerates such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ shipbuilding and aero engines divisions, the ministry said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
India’s own conglomerates likely make up a large part of this.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conglomerates
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In just this latest example, the people of Lakewood are stuck having to come up with a huge sum of cash that will leave services crippled, rainy day funds depleted, and an immediate future of uncertainty and apprehension, to pay off these billion-dollar corporations.—
Sean Camacho,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic’s assurances alone won’t satisfy many corporations.—
Barbara Booth,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The shooter then gathers some belongings and walks back to her car.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The gown draped from the waist with gathers down the center and featured dramatic cape sleeves that flowed from the shoulders to the floor, forming a long train.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Without enough staff, the distribution of Measure W funds will be cumbersome and slow while the fund accumulates taxes through 2031.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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But when diabetes remains poorly controlled for a decade or more, biological damage accumulates.—
Robert Pearl,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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And confusing them is how empires exhaust themselves.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Savage clashes in the ring, a high-stakes heist and an explosive showdown push Atlas to the edge, forcing him to confront Clay in a final battle of empires.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, where the Chihuahuan Desert converges with the Rocky Mountains, was the first to receive a formal wilderness designation in 1924.—
Clare E. Boerigter,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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After hosting America's allies, Xi Jinping will host the American president, reinforcing China's narrative that global diplomacy still converges on Beijing.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Liquidity cluster Wells Fargo added that most liquidity already clusters around the market open and close, making the idea of stretching trading hours even further counterproductive.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
16 Dec. 2025
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These two effects, together — of galaxies moving with varying speeds through environments of varying densities — make rich galaxy clusters the ideal environments to find galaxies that experience the greatest amounts of stripping from within them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
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That’s where the drill meets the coalface, so to speak.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When purpose meets resources, progress becomes simple.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Turner assembles a kaleidoscope of archival footage, performance clips, still photography, and interviews with his Arkestra members and contemporary thinkers who map Sun Ra’s long cultural afterlife.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The All-Star Orchestra assembles principal players from orchestras in what organizers say is the largest Mozart festival in North America.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Conglomerates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conglomerates. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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