conjugating

verb

present participle of conjugate
1
as in combining
to come together to form a single unit biological cells conjugating under a microscope

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2
as in connecting
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 conjugating For example, another scene in the series depicts several couples conjugating simultaneously in a common room full of bunk beds, which definitely never happened. — Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugating
  1. combining
  2. connecting
  3. fusing
  4. integrating
  5. coupling
  6. stringing
  7. linking
  8. interconnecting
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  • Negotiators turn to deal terms Musk raised the possibility of combining Tesla and SpaceX in May, weeks before SpaceX went public.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • That scheme, known as FaceStealer, involves a complicated chain of events combining the hijacking of popular messaging apps and the recording of deepfake videos.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of combining
Verb
  • Its next milestone involves connecting two Nighthawk r3 processors in 2027.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Just past the hotel, Silver Strand is a scenic stretch of road connecting Coronado to Imperial Beach, running parallel to the Bayshore Bikeway.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of connecting
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  • Jones, whose work culminated in the ’70s, was known for fusing commercial fetishism with fine art and was often criticized for his figurative objectification of women.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Atkins, Saunderson, and May are widely credited as the architects of Detroit techno, fusing elements of early Chicago house with the electronic music being made by groups like Kraftwerk and Yellow Magic Orchestra.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fusing
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  • Hollywood companies are already actively integrating AI into their production pipelines.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • By integrating diagnostic results with clinical history, genomics and other relevant health data, providers will gain a deeper understanding of each patient's unique health profile.
    — MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of integrating
Verb
  • The new tech, which the company refers to as a magnetic coupling dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) road system, basically builds a wireless charging system into the roads themselves.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Amid headlines about how the Dodgers might have benched Ohtani for Game 3 of the NL Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts said the thinking was more about coupling Tuesday’s day off with a second consecutive day of rest.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of coupling
Verb
  • The bow, preserved by Janaka’s royal dynasty, is so unyielding that no suitor has yet succeeded in stringing it.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But stringing vendor APIs together in a sequential waterfall is merely plumbing.
    — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of stringing
Verb
  • Green tea can be a late-morning or afternoon energy-boosting drink, with some research linking the beverage to a lower risk of cognitive issues related to thinking and decision-making.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Mahmood said the changes will be introduced during 2027 and will restore fairness to the immigration system by linking the right to settle to an immigrant’s contribution to Britain.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of linking
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  • Jerusalem — The strike plan called for hitting a vast underground complex in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, comprised of dozens of rooms and a network of interconnecting tunnels.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There are no interconnecting rooms in the hotel; however, rollaway beds and cots are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of interconnecting

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“Conjugating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugating. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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