1
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
biological cells conjugating under a microscope
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab
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Recent Examples of conjugate
This is especially true with the sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter all conjugating in your sign—the cosmic gang is on your side.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The technique deposits conjugated polymers, plastics with good conductivity and semiconductor properties that are also flexible, stretchable, and even foldable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Limited in range but emotionally enlightening, the instruction resonantly conjugates the way language makes and unmakes us.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
The technique deposits conjugated polymers, plastics with good conductivity and semiconductor properties that are also flexible, stretchable, and even foldable.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Limited in range but emotionally enlightening, the instruction resonantly conjugates the way language makes and unmakes us.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugate
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The series combines live-action performance with photorealistic, real-time interactivity powered by game engine technology.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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This fruity-floral fusion combines the essence of orange with earthy florals like rose, neroli, and patchouli.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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The victims were connected to the shooter — Combs is the sister of the mother of House’s children, and Gumm is their mother.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Cucumber Melon Refresher: Cucumber melon fuses with sweet watermelon.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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The song fuses the best of two worlds, including Reik’s unmistakable Latin pop ballad with R&B touches and the folk and urban rhythms that distinguish the Mexican-American singer-songwriter.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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The marks a shift in extending the application of AI beyond technical domains to help workers integrate AI in their team.—
Jeanne Meister,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Once young people reach the workforce, our internships and onboarding should integrate wellness practices into the foundational skills that help them — and our companies — thrive.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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The food crisis is compounded by ongoing violence, which is disrupting local food production in areas such as the community of Kenscoff in the hills above Port-au-Prince and the Artibonite, Haiti's breadbasket.—
Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Beyond the climate crisis, population growth and mismanagement, Kabul’s water crisis is compounded by deep political turmoil.—
Alysha Bibi,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Jess and Spencer coupled up with each other on Day 1, and though they were involved in a love triangle with Sam McKinney, who gave his date card to Jess after arriving on Day 2, Jess offered her rose to Spencer at the first Rose Ceremony.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
21 July 2025
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Without losing his trademark dark humor, Leone couples the stylistic bravado of the film’s predecessors to a sense of tragic somberness, focusing on the sacrifices asked by the West and what gets lost as history moves on.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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Overvoltage, Cold Weather And Fuse Limitations Tier 1 module N-type can be strung in series up to 28 units.—
Joern Hackbarth,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The team looked to be on its way out of the tournament before catching fire from the field and stringing defensive stops together.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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Gallucci explained that these risks are deeply interconnected.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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This book connects Ferguson to Palestine and reminds us that movements are interconnected, and none of us are free until all of us are.—
Suzanne Cope
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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“Conjugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugate. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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