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
The lakehouse merges with the best of both worlds.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Innkeeper Alexa Stark, who has a background in fashion design and founded Twin Interiors, merges coastal antiques with modern pieces, unexpected color stories, and DIY touches that make the space feel anything but starchy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 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
The company, which specializes in creative direction, brand strategy and experiential programming that merges fashion, beauty, gaming and culture, acquired LA Fashion Week in 2022.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Grace Wales Bonner, the British-Jamaican designer, founded her namesake label in 2014 with a vision that merges European tailoring with Afro-Atlantic cultural narratives.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Moyer explains that the project is part of the broader Plastic Poetry program, launched in 2020, which merges cleanups, poetry workshops, and public art.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Each villa has a magnificent plunge pool, a soaking tub, and an open-air living area that seamlessly merges with the outdoors.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
With strong low-end torque, the larger engine makes off-road shenanigans and highway merges equally stress-free.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Innkeeper Alexa Stark, who has a background in fashion design and founded Twin Interiors, merges coastal antiques with modern pieces, unexpected color stories, and DIY touches that make the space feel anything but starchy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 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
The company, which specializes in creative direction, brand strategy and experiential programming that merges fashion, beauty, gaming and culture, acquired LA Fashion Week in 2022.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Grace Wales Bonner, the British-Jamaican designer, founded her namesake label in 2014 with a vision that merges European tailoring with Afro-Atlantic cultural narratives.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Moyer explains that the project is part of the broader Plastic Poetry program, launched in 2020, which merges cleanups, poetry workshops, and public art.
—Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Each villa has a magnificent plunge pool, a soaking tub, and an open-air living area that seamlessly merges with the outdoors.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
With strong low-end torque, the larger engine makes off-road shenanigans and highway merges equally stress-free.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merges
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Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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From the earliest stages of design, the firm integrates climate-conscious practices with elevated aesthetics.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The initiative integrates lessons from over 260,000 hours of soldier feedback during the IVAS program.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wheatley mixes the constant sounds of gunfire and dynamite extremely loud in the mix, accentuating their impact by having bodies fly across rooms and ricochet off of walls after being blasted with ammunition the length and thickness of a soda can.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, the enzyme that incorporates carbon dioxide into photosynthesis, called RUBISCO, is remarkably inefficient.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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The building also incorporates cutting-edge sustainable technologies, including high-performance glazing to reduce heat absorption, energy-efficient systems throughout, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling systems.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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