convergence

noun

kən-ˈvər-jən(t)s How to pronounce convergence (audio)
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 That convergence is drawing together businesses that once occupied separate corners of the market, from consumer staples companies selling food to biotech firms developing medicines and veterinary providers offering increasingly sophisticated care. — Elsa Ohlen,carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026 Off Season has been experimenting to find out answers to questions around the ongoing convergence of sports and fashion. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 17 July 2026 This story is also part of a new series on the convergence of art and luxury. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026 The key risk lies not in policy convergence but in setting precedents that blur the boundaries between law enforcement, coercion and commerce. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for convergence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convergence
  1. confluence
  2. merging
  3. combining
  4. combination
Noun
  • The southwest Idaho city, which had a population of 6,249 residents in 2025, sits at the confluence of the Weiser and Snake rivers in Washington County.
    — Sarah Linn July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026
  • Greater Tunb Island is one of three small rocky islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of confluence
Noun
  • This merging of influences into our lives occurs with the most important aspects of life.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026
  • Warner and Paramount argue that merging will be good for growth in the industry and give consumers access to more content, especially if HBO Max and Paramount+ libraries are combined.
    — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • 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
Definition of combining
Noun
  • With sea levels rising, the combination could mean more devastating floods along the coastal stretch that’s at the center of luxury development.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Paramount contends that the transaction would bolster competition in streaming, as the combination of Paramount and Warner Bros would stand a better chance against stronger rivals like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s Prime Video.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Definition of combination

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“Convergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergence. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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