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 If shopping, nature, sports, or the convergence of art and technology is more your speed, Dania Beach still has the power to win you over. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, the sun is rising on the group chat, where a similar flattening and convergence can happen. Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025 Both deals signaled a broader convergence between traditional production and creator-driven storytelling. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 The rains were triggered by the convergence of two tropical storms churning off Mexico’s western coast, striking at the end of an unusually heavy rainy season that has left rivers overflowing and hillsides weakened. CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convergence
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Noun
  • Several other Democrats said that the confluence of deadlines, along with union angst, is doing little to change the fundamental dynamics.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Below $75, there is a confluence of support, including the 200-day MA, near $60.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
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  • Additionally, as the district considers closing and merging schools, Cassellius said the money could support new or improved recreational facilities at schools receiving displaced students.
    Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Yellowstone even predated the 2019 re-merging of CBS and Viacom, which formed the company that in 2022 was rebranded as Paramount Global.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
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  • The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Convergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergence. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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