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
This system merges lithium and sodium ions to dramatically enhance capacity and stability.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
At Guardian Litigation Group, the team has created a model that merges legal representation directly into the debt resolution process.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Multi-scene content merges with ease, doubling your output efficiency.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
The Lee Radziwill Double Bag is one of those rare birds that effectively merges form and function.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Each mural panel merges themes from the past seven gatherings.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Italian fashion and knitwear designer merges historical references with contemporary silhouettes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Enter the juicy lip stain, the modern beauty hybrid that merges a non-sticky lip balm with the enduring color payoff of a stain into a single swipe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
At Guardian Litigation Group, the team has created a model that merges legal representation directly into the debt resolution process.
—William Jones, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Multi-scene content merges with ease, doubling your output efficiency.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
While rooted in historical detail, Merrill and Farnham’s design ultimately merges tradition with the rhythms of contemporary life.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
The Lee Radziwill Double Bag is one of those rare birds that effectively merges form and function.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Each mural panel merges themes from the past seven gatherings.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Italian fashion and knitwear designer merges historical references with contemporary silhouettes.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Enter the juicy lip stain, the modern beauty hybrid that merges a non-sticky lip balm with the enduring color payoff of a stain into a single swipe.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merges
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Our proprietary technology combines geospatial analysis, artificial intelligence, and data science to identify rural properties with high potential both for environmental preservation and for deforestation risk.—
Tarciana Medeiros,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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His world view combines a traditional conservative’s belief that government spending is out of control and the culture-warrior ethos of the Trumpian right.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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This integrates custom hardware, AI models, motion systems, and software.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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This time around, the winner will be the platform that integrates AI features seamlessly without jeopardizing privacy.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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The all-new Bourbon Caramel Iced Coffee mixes a rich, bourbon-caramel flavor (non-alcoholic) with smooth cold brew iced coffee over SONIC’s signature nugget ice.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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In true Cotopaxi fashion, the packable jacket mixes bold colors with a functional, cozy fit that’s filled with down and is perfect for hiking, camping, and other active adventures.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Zhou says the film blends 2D and 3D animation techniques in a way she’s trademarked as a distinct narrative approach.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Emily’s original work blends absurd comedy, colorful world-building, and cultural critique, often centering outsiders who are trying—and failing—in deeply funny ways, to understand themselves and each other.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The apparatus is an automatic closed system that incorporates a fermentation vat and a centrifuge to simulate lunar gravity.—
David Szondy
October 19,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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The open-air theater incorporates the desert landscape, allowing audiences to watch the sunset behind the stage.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Merges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merges. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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