1
as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
biological cells conjugating under a microscope
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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.
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Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugating
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The company explained that the missile is intended to meet urgent warfighter requirements by combining high-speed performance with production scalability.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kayne, known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, brings his distinctive brand of humor to the SXSW stage with an engaging 40-minute session offering an intimate look into the world of stand-up comedy, combining live performance with candid conversation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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His first album for Fania, El Malo, began a storied career innovating salsa music and fusing it with New York’s jazz and funk scenes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
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Next up, Kostadinov is fusing the brand’s high-tech performance running engineering with an ever-polarizing split-toe tabi construction.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paramount+, which wasn’t viable on its own, would suddenly become a true streaming competitor to Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ by integrating HBO Max.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Segregation laws prevented Black students from integrating into Euless schools in 1950.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each season, a group of singles stay in a villa with the goal of coupling up or risk banishment.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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And this is not the City team to ‘put the ball in the fridge’, as Guardiola says, by stringing passes together.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Once at the Hollywood sign, Sweeney is shown stringing bras together and hanging them over the letters.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bus rapid transit is debuting with the Rapid A line (linking downtown Atlanta to the Beltline Southside Trail) the same day as NextGen begins.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Thick, undulating braids waving across the crown of her head and a swirled, slicked down baby curl, with finer braids fanning out like interconnecting halos.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Conjugating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugating. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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