as in combines
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
years of living side by side had failed to merge the various ethnic groups into one community, and the city remained more of a mosaic than a melting pot
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Recent Examples of merges
Philip kept going further, crossing into Lake County and past where I-294 merges with the Edens Expressway and becomes I-94.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The proposal merges the Kazakh parliament’s two chambers into one and gives the president the right to appoint all government officials, including the restoration of the post of vice-president.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The technology efficiently merges light from dozens of semiconductor lasers into a single optical fiber while keeping energy losses extremely low.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Located in the downtown Arts District, Camélia merges French and Japanese cuisines.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Apple's Studio Display XDR merges the elite performance specs and reference-monitor cred of the 6K Apple Pro Display XDR with the smaller 5K form factor of the Apple Studio Display, at a more palatable price.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Doing so merges two apertures — the narrow and the microscopic — into a wide-angle lens.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Burroughs and Crescenta Valley will be in the mix for the last Pacific League title before the league merges with the Rio Hondo League next season.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Melissa has teamed up with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Friends once again to create a nostalgic and vibrant collection that merges Melissa’s irreverence with Sanrio’s playfulness.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The proposal merges the Kazakh parliament’s two chambers into one and gives the president the right to appoint all government officials, including the restoration of the post of vice-president.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
The technology efficiently merges light from dozens of semiconductor lasers into a single optical fiber while keeping energy losses extremely low.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Located in the downtown Arts District, Camélia merges French and Japanese cuisines.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Apple's Studio Display XDR merges the elite performance specs and reference-monitor cred of the 6K Apple Pro Display XDR with the smaller 5K form factor of the Apple Studio Display, at a more palatable price.
—Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Doing so merges two apertures — the narrow and the microscopic — into a wide-angle lens.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Burroughs and Crescenta Valley will be in the mix for the last Pacific League title before the league merges with the Rio Hondo League next season.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Melissa has teamed up with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and Friends once again to create a nostalgic and vibrant collection that merges Melissa’s irreverence with Sanrio’s playfulness.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merges
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Mercury combines with Mars in your 6th House of Healthcare, pushing you to streamline tasks, speak up about workloads, and improve routines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The belt bag combines practicality with a sporty edge, designed to be worn around the waist or slung crossbody for hands-free ease.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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This pilot integrates street outreach with supportive permanent housing, bypassing transitional shelter placements.—
Barbara A. Blair,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The show integrates songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The big question will be how much of that wind mixes down to the surface.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Mean Girls mixes vodka, lemon juice, watermelon syrup and cotton candy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Proper hotels are known for being design-forward and relaxed, giving off a social vibe that blends style with comfort, and the Hotel June Malibu is no exception.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The exhibition reimagines graffiti as a dynamic cultural force and blends two and three-dimensional works.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The mark incorporates the franchise’s signature tri-star — a nod to the Tennessee state flag — alongside the team’s traditional blue, white and red colors.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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These professionals provide care that incorporates lifestyle support, in addition to conventional medicine.—
Helena Kudiabor,
SELF,
13 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Merges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merges. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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