CONVERGENT Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

convergent

adjective

Definition of convergent

as in coaxial

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Recent Examples of convergent On curved surfaces, parallel trajectories intersect—liberation movements that appear separate on maps organized around Euroamerican centers were always convergent in Afro-Asian circuits. — Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 This one being of post-war emancipation, when the convergent forces of wanting to achieve a sun tan and wanting to show some skin became newly acceptable among socially progressive young people. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025 For Conway Morris, human-level intelligence is a convergent trait that might well appear again given the right conditions. — Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025 Reverse faults, found at convergent boundaries, are responsible for the most powerful quakes—megathrust events—often exceeding magnitude eight and accounting for the majority of global seismic energy release. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convergent

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Adjective

Its distinctive coaxial rotor system eliminates the need for a tail rotor while improving maneuverability.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
The caliber is worth spotlighting, too, with some 301 parts, including two fast-rotating coaxial barrels that provide a 72-hour power reserve.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of coaxial

Adjective

Instead, their ranges formed what researchers describe as a mosaic of separate, non-overlapping distributions.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
There were four short docs released under the SNL50 banner, plus Questlove’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music and Brent Hodge’s Downey Wrote That, all on Peacock and boasting myriad overlapping talking heads, filming locations and generally celebratory approaches to the beloved sketch show.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of overlapping

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While the re-edited version is only four to five minutes shorter, omissions, additions, and restructuring supply a better narrative flow between the concurrent story threads.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 July 2026
Two concurrent autopsy investigations are underway to determine Wells’ cause and manner of death.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of concurrent

Adjective

At the same time, the American Airlines plane began its takeoff roll on intersecting runway 27, per the report.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
A little more than a minute later, and before the Delta flight touched down, American Airlines Flight 3161 was cleared to take off on intersecting runway 27, the report said.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Definition of intersecting

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Partner with community leaders who represent underserved groups to ensure information is relevant and culturally congruent.

— Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.

— Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026

Definition of congruent

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