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 convergence of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity is reshaping the insurance industry, and Connecticut must invest now in the workforce to lead this transformation.
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Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Although Turning Point’s show was intended to offer a radical contrast, the many thematic convergences only strengthened that argument.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
But the last couple of years have seen a convergence as younger populations feel just as negative about the economy.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Computing is entering a period of fragmentation rather than convergence.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kevin J. Conlan, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Although Turning Point’s show was intended to offer a radical contrast, the many thematic convergences only strengthened that argument.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
But the last couple of years have seen a convergence as younger populations feel just as negative about the economy.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Computing is entering a period of fragmentation rather than convergence.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convergence
Noun
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Pain will be present, but only at the confluence of her physical capabilities.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Africa’s largest tank battle since World War II was fought over a bridge at the confluence of the Cuito and Cuanavale Rivers, the Okavango’s two major tributaries in the eastern Angolan Highlands.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This engine provides strong performance for highway merging, overtaking, and spirited driving, while maintaining smooth and responsive handling.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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This is attributed to two branches of the jet stream merging, and the dip in the jet stream elongating more, which allows for stronger rising motion ahead of the system.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Specialty shops, coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants could share 200 acres of trails, pocket parks, wooded landscapes and a lazy creek with a combination of residential options.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Included in their selection, though, is bottled Pilsner, white wine, prosecco, Weinschorle (a German wine spritzer), the odd and intense combination of prosecco and Red Bull, and of course, your standard house/well cocktails.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Convergence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergence. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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