as in meets
to come together into one body or place
hungry students converged on the cafeteria almost as soon as the class bell rang
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Recent Examples of converges
The paper’s starkest finding is that labor’s share of GDP converges to zero.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Others were looking ahead to Geneva next month, when the industry converges for Watches and Wonders and the constellation of satellite events that now orbit it.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Pop culture converges at Bartle Hall this weekend with the return of Planet Comicon Kansas City.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, where the Chihuahuan Desert converges with the Rocky Mountains, was the first to receive a formal wilderness designation in 1924.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
After hosting America's allies, Xi Jinping will host the American president, reinforcing China's narrative that global diplomacy still converges on Beijing.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Hunter Wendelstedt converges with his fellow umpires.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The challenge was further complicated by the building’s location on the edge of campus, where the school converges with the surrounding residential area.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
In her memoir, the story of her life converges with the story of her country—a tale at once triumphant and tragic.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Others were looking ahead to Geneva next month, when the industry converges for Watches and Wonders and the constellation of satellite events that now orbit it.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Pop culture converges at Bartle Hall this weekend with the return of Planet Comicon Kansas City.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, where the Chihuahuan Desert converges with the Rocky Mountains, was the first to receive a formal wilderness designation in 1924.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
After hosting America's allies, Xi Jinping will host the American president, reinforcing China's narrative that global diplomacy still converges on Beijing.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Hunter Wendelstedt converges with his fellow umpires.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The challenge was further complicated by the building’s location on the edge of campus, where the school converges with the surrounding residential area.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
In her memoir, the story of her life converges with the story of her country—a tale at once triumphant and tragic.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converges
Verb
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Effortless durability meets elevated style in these pieces that take constant upkeep out of the equation.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rooms California-cool meets Big Bear coziness here, with light, airy rooms warmed up by charming blue plaid chairs, thick wooden furniture, and floral wallpapers in various coastal shades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The law that created the program prohibits the state from using information the program gathers to determine citizenship.—
Sacramento Bee contributor,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As part of their investigations, the Army Corps of Engineers gathers soil samples and checks for hazardous materials.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ryder delivers, unpacks, and assembles your items (excluding lighting) in the room of your choice.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The conference includes 191 treaty parties and convenes every five years to review implementation of the pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Election law experts contend that the scenario of Republicans successfully overturning election results is unlikely, with legal remedies available to prevent stalling and ensure certification of results by January 3 when the new Congress convenes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Converges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/converges. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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