Definition of convergencenext
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 The story of sardines feeding Japan’s war machine illustrates the convergence of technology, environment and imperialism. Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026 But his upcoming two-week run with pianist Bill O’Connell, a major force on New York City’s Latin jazz scene since the 1970s, blossomed out of a rare career convergence. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 The moving average convergence divergence histogram has registered consecutive upticks, reflecting a notable loss of long-term downside momentum. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Cinema has lately exhausted the emotional mileage of the Ukraine–EU border, but one wittily choreographed setpiece involving the couple’s border crossing finds in transition an ingenious point of convergence between gender and geography. Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for convergence
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Noun
  • The confluence of events has also driven booming profits at major oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • According to a news release, the project reduces the risk of an uncontrolled channel change caused by decades of erosion near the confluence of the Arkansas and White rivers.
    Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.
    Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Although the regular season matchups became quasi-annual after the 1996 merging of the Big 8 and the Southwest Conference to create the Big 12, the two teams still managed to find a way to one up another with some high stakes on the line.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • Bonta's announcement did not focus on the combining of CBS News and CNN.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • On the streaming side, the statement explained that consumers will benefit from the stronger alternative to Netflix that will presumably be formed by the combining of HBO Max and Paramount+.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
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  • Somehow, the brand has created a boutique feeling in a resort setting, and there’s no better combination in my eyes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lagerberg Hoen projects as a middle-six winger due to his great combination of traits, and if healthy, there’s intriguing upside to be a legit scorer.
    Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Convergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergence. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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