hanging together

verb

present participle of hang together
as in combining

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hanging together
  1. combining
  2. interfacing
  3. allying
  4. collaborating
Verb
  • On the other side, a number of A-listers have added their names to an anti-merger petition that has drawn more than 5,000 signatures, citing fears about potential layoffs and sensitivity around combining two major studios.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Faster response against undersea threats The company said combining commercial software development methods with current military hardware can help deliver new capabilities faster.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of combining
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  • The Flipper Zero contains internal modules built around interfacing with local devices.
    — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
  • Artificial intelligence tools can be used in clinical processes and decision-making, too, interfacing either directly with patients or with those patients’ care plans.
    — Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of interfacing
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  • Since 2024, Microsoft has openly acknowledged that OpenAI is a competitor, and has been allying itself with other companies building AI models, including Musk's xAI, releasing those tools to developers through Azure.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026
  • Country has ‘strategic enemies’ on both sides Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.
    — Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Definition of allying
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  • Sherman-Palladino and Graham are also collaborating on a book about the making of Gilmore Girls, which is due for publication in fall 2027.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • And to be collaborating with the brilliantly talented Molly Manners is a dream come true.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of collaborating
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