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
Hollywood is still reeling from previous mergers, in addition to a sharp pullback in film and television production locally as filmmakers chase tax credits offered overseas and in other states, including New York and New Jersey.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, mergers can come with drawbacks, experts said.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Italian is a veteran of previous mega-mergers including the unison of Endemol and Shine.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
This can be thought of as the background hum of the universe from a host of more distant collision events underlying that loud crashing orchestra of relatively close massive black hole mergers.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
But previous media mergers have sailed through more quickly.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Bolduc works in the company’s corporate and transactional practice, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities matters and business transactions.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Dover had a strong quarter , with growth across its diversified portfolio, and CEO Richard Tobin has positioned the company for a number of exciting bolt-on mergers and acquisitions.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
The version of Senate Bill 270 that passed by the House 61-35 will require mergers for townships that don't meet certain performance criteria, such as doling out township assistance or meeting other regulatory requirements.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Still, mergers can come with drawbacks, experts said.
—Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Italian is a veteran of previous mega-mergers including the unison of Endemol and Shine.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
This can be thought of as the background hum of the universe from a host of more distant collision events underlying that loud crashing orchestra of relatively close massive black hole mergers.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
But previous media mergers have sailed through more quickly.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Bolduc works in the company’s corporate and transactional practice, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities matters and business transactions.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Dover had a strong quarter , with growth across its diversified portfolio, and CEO Richard Tobin has positioned the company for a number of exciting bolt-on mergers and acquisitions.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
The version of Senate Bill 270 that passed by the House 61-35 will require mergers for townships that don't meet certain performance criteria, such as doling out township assistance or meeting other regulatory requirements.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mergers
Noun
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But past bankruptcies and consolidations left multiple processors in the marketplace.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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While office consolidations in media are a common occurrence (even at CBS), 57th Street served as a metaphorical and literal buffer on the influence that CBS had on the newsmagazine, which has long operated with a high degree of independence.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mergers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mergers. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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