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
Founded in 1613, Mellerio dits Meller is one of the oldest active jewelry houses and a rare exception in a sector marked by constant closures, mergers and reinventions.
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Solomon’s most bullish forecast centers on a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, driven by a radical shift in the regulatory climate.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
As for collecting evidence of this theory, that may be a job not for the JWST or any other traditional astronomical device, but for instruments designed to detect the tiny ripples in space known as gravitational waves that mergers such as this radiate.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Media mergers are steered into Trump-friendly hands.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Already in the Chicago area, hospital mergers are in discussion.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
As founder and executive chair, Swanepoel guides firm strategy, oversees mergers and acquisitions, and leads national initiatives involving both private and public companies.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Some NGOs have also reportedly begun discussions about mergers to streamline costs and maintain valuable programs.
—Jennifer Hadden, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
John Oliver is no fan of mergers, regardless of a company’s suitors.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Solomon’s most bullish forecast centers on a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, driven by a radical shift in the regulatory climate.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
As for collecting evidence of this theory, that may be a job not for the JWST or any other traditional astronomical device, but for instruments designed to detect the tiny ripples in space known as gravitational waves that mergers such as this radiate.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Media mergers are steered into Trump-friendly hands.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Already in the Chicago area, hospital mergers are in discussion.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
As founder and executive chair, Swanepoel guides firm strategy, oversees mergers and acquisitions, and leads national initiatives involving both private and public companies.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
Some NGOs have also reportedly begun discussions about mergers to streamline costs and maintain valuable programs.
—Jennifer Hadden, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
John Oliver is no fan of mergers, regardless of a company’s suitors.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mergers
Noun
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Closures and consolidations Sunshine Elementary will close.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is in the midst of a diocese-wide reorganization, known as Beacons of Light, that attempts to address some of those demographic changes through parish consolidations.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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