as in consolidations
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the merger of the two companies will create the largest Internet service provider in the country
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Recent Examples of mergers
The networks were swept into mergers with two other companies during de Chirico’s tenure to handle the economic pressures.
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Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Exploding stars, powerful black holes and galaxy mergers can send waves of energy and matter racing across space, creating conditions that scientists often compare to storms.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Prior to joining Dell, Ricardo held leadership roles at HP Enterprise, including strategic sales in Asia-Pacific and vertical industry management in EMEA, as well as contributing to major mergers like EDS's acquisition.
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Ricardo Tavares,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The problem is that a wave of mergers is shrinking Hollywood’s footprint.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
McClory said the mergers don’t make the Gary community a melting pot, which becomes bland and one-note after a while.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In fact, according to Dealogic, Citigroup has fallen to number 5 among leading mergers and acquisitions advisors in 2026, down from number 4 in 2025.
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Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Fraser’s chief of staff for the past five years, Margo Pilic, will become head of strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations, while Rafael Soeda, most recently chief operating officer for services, will become Fraser’s new chief of staff.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
California has become increasingly hostile to private-sector businesses—and especially to mergers.
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Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
Exploding stars, powerful black holes and galaxy mergers can send waves of energy and matter racing across space, creating conditions that scientists often compare to storms.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Prior to joining Dell, Ricardo held leadership roles at HP Enterprise, including strategic sales in Asia-Pacific and vertical industry management in EMEA, as well as contributing to major mergers like EDS's acquisition.
—
Ricardo Tavares,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The problem is that a wave of mergers is shrinking Hollywood’s footprint.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
McClory said the mergers don’t make the Gary community a melting pot, which becomes bland and one-note after a while.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In fact, according to Dealogic, Citigroup has fallen to number 5 among leading mergers and acquisitions advisors in 2026, down from number 4 in 2025.
—
Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Fraser’s chief of staff for the past five years, Margo Pilic, will become head of strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations, while Rafael Soeda, most recently chief operating officer for services, will become Fraser’s new chief of staff.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
California has become increasingly hostile to private-sector businesses—and especially to mergers.
—
Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mergers
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“Mergers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mergers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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