as in confluence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point the convergence of the city's major arteries on a single rotary

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Recent Examples of convergence Overnight on July 16-17, 1987, strong thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall after the convergence of a mid-atmosphere low pressure system, a weak cold front and abundant Gulf moisture. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 16 July 2025 The devastating event in Texas happened because of a convergence of ingredients. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 7 July 2025 Gershman comes from Buddha Jones, ABC and Disney Entertainment with deep knowledge around the convergence of streaming and broadcast TV. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 July 2025 Many received bank loans with the informal agreement that part of their task as industrialists was more than business, but the goal of national modernity through technological and economic convergence with a West that has been the benchmark in the room for most of the past century. Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for convergence
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  • The slowing pace of funding reflects a confluence of factors.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
  • Jorge Alcala replaced Dobbins, but a confluence of mistakes by umpires and players marred his inning of work.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
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  • The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
  • Reentry Welcome Centers have historically kept themselves afloat through a combination of local funding, federal grants and philanthropic donations.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025

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“Convergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergence. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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