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
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.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Marshland merges into wide sandy beaches.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Desai, whose directorial work at the Taper thus far has brought together rave and rebellion, smoothly merges the Dionysian frenzy of the music with the nonviolent revolution that ended Ferdinand Marcos’ protracted dictatorship in 1986.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Plans could blur as the impressionable Moon merges with nebulous Neptune in your 11th House of Friendship and Community, bringing welcome compassion but also frustratingly hazy expectations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Quarteto Nuevo merges Western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Lulu and Georgia is known for seating that merges design-forward silhouettes with comfort, like the Cleary sofa that our senior vice president of commerce, Lisa Aiken, tested and loved.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The film merges family drama with atmospheric suspense.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Luminosa, set in the ground floor of a historic landmark reimagined as a boutique hotel, merges Italian-style dishes with Appalachian ingredients, helping to set the Asheville restaurant apart in its brief time on the dining scene.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Marshland merges into wide sandy beaches.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Desai, whose directorial work at the Taper thus far has brought together rave and rebellion, smoothly merges the Dionysian frenzy of the music with the nonviolent revolution that ended Ferdinand Marcos’ protracted dictatorship in 1986.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Plans could blur as the impressionable Moon merges with nebulous Neptune in your 11th House of Friendship and Community, bringing welcome compassion but also frustratingly hazy expectations.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Quarteto Nuevo merges Western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Lulu and Georgia is known for seating that merges design-forward silhouettes with comfort, like the Cleary sofa that our senior vice president of commerce, Lisa Aiken, tested and loved.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The film merges family drama with atmospheric suspense.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Luminosa, set in the ground floor of a historic landmark reimagined as a boutique hotel, merges Italian-style dishes with Appalachian ingredients, helping to set the Asheville restaurant apart in its brief time on the dining scene.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merges
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Built with a durable aluminum alloy exoskeleton, the robot combines strength with lightweight construction for improved agility and resilience.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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The program combines research, advocacy and direct outreach, aiming to better understand cancer patterns among firefighters and turn those findings into practical safety changes.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The setup integrates Unreal Engine for live virtual production previsualization and includes Stereo Head-Mounted Camera units for high-resolution facial performance capture.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Essentia Inc Ranked third, Essentia Inc integrates IT services with a culture that values innovation and collaboration.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Choosing a water-soluble or micronized powder that mixes easily in your sprayer will help ensure the nitrogen is quickly absorbed by the grass and won’t wash away.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the evening progresses, the ski-chic crowd mixes with Yellowstone and Spanish Peaks Club members decked out in stylish cowboy hats and boots and Filson sweaters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Guo Feng, chair of Yulele Media Group, said his company’s slate blends Chinese cultural specificity with universal themes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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The soft, moist bread blends with each custardy bite for a satisfying afternoon pick-me-up.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The vehicle incorporates a sophisticated sensor suite capable of detecting and tracking targets both above and below the sea surface.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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If the formula incorporates ceramides, all the better.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Merges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merges. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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