as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
hungry students converged on the cafeteria almost as soon as the class bell rang
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Recent Examples of converged
That small body swathed like a mummy, our blind flight over the treetops, the prospect of disappearing in the middle of the jungle without a trace—all this converged to focus a singular intensity on the moment.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators backing unrest in Iran clashed with Free Palestine and anti-ICE activists in Washington DC as rival causes converged, shouted over one another and drove tense scenes.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Renee Good was in a Honda Pilot when federal agents on foot converged on her vehicle.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Chicago and Metra police converged on a station downtown early Thursday after thieves targeted the ticket machines.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some families of the victims were upset that more officers were not charged given that nearly 400 federal, state and local officers converged on the school soon after the attack.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In Paris, revelers converged around the glittering Champs-Élysées avenue.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
The red carpet debut of the movie was held in Rome at the historical Cinecittà, where both the Italian designer’s family and A-list celebrities converged to celebrate.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Tribal leaders from across Turtle Island (North America) converged on the Menominee Reservation this fall to celebrate the return of buffalo to the tribe.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators backing unrest in Iran clashed with Free Palestine and anti-ICE activists in Washington DC as rival causes converged, shouted over one another and drove tense scenes.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Renee Good was in a Honda Pilot when federal agents on foot converged on her vehicle.
—Lauren Chapman, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Chicago and Metra police converged on a station downtown early Thursday after thieves targeted the ticket machines.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some families of the victims were upset that more officers were not charged given that nearly 400 federal, state and local officers converged on the school soon after the attack.
—Jim Vertuno, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
In Paris, revelers converged around the glittering Champs-Élysées avenue.
—Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
The red carpet debut of the movie was held in Rome at the historical Cinecittà, where both the Italian designer’s family and A-list celebrities converged to celebrate.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Tribal leaders from across Turtle Island (North America) converged on the Menominee Reservation this fall to celebrate the return of buffalo to the tribe.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converged
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The law is based on the data gathered by Carolyn Subramaniam, UC Davis environmental policy and management graduate student.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The minors were child actors who met Busfield on the set of the FOX series The Cleaning Lady, where Busfield served as a director, according to the arrest warrant, issued by Officer Marvin Kirk Brown.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Brady, executive director of communications for the district, said Tiger Team Two met at least once a month from September to December to discuss and evaluate school enrollment, the capacity and upkeep and condition of each campus, finances and boundaries for each school.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That Mater Dei-Orange Lutheran result was from Tuesday’s schedule and the most-recent release of the rankings were assembled before Tuesday.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mikal Bridges said the Knicks’ inconsistencies stem from a combination of both new head coach and a roster that’s been assembled, piece by piece, over the last three seasons.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Japanese space agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), launched its Hayabusa2 mission in December 2014 and rendezvoused with the near-Earth C-type asteroid 162173 Ryugu in June 2018.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Enola Gay flew to Iwo Jima, 3-1/2 hours away, circled once and rendezvoused with the photo and gauge B-29s.—
David Perlmutt,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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In 1949, a grand jury convened to discuss the inability of the LAPD’s homicide unit to solve murders, during which Short’s death was further investigated.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Their work has apparently dropped off; members haven’t convened since June 2024.—
Bethany Barnes,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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