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merging

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verb

present participle of merge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of merging
Noun
The companies argue that merging will be good for growth in the industry and give consumers access to more content. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 The merging of their bodies from the neck down evokes the physical continuity of pregnancy, a unity that, Cassatt seems to suggest (and many mothers would agree), persists even after birth. Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 This merging of family and business can present unique financial planning opportunities and challenges, with decisions often taking personal and technical factors into account. Matthew Kayser july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 This merging of influences into our lives occurs with the most important aspects of life. Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026 Warner and Paramount argue that merging will be good for growth in the industry and give consumers access to more content, especially if HBO Max and Paramount+ libraries are combined. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 July 2026 With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026 To fully experience the merging of the two, stop by Sarajevo’s Meeting of Cultures, a street marker that marks their physical intersection. Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Verb
Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal. David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 For many years, Chicago teachers had no interest in merging the funds because TRS wasn’t nearly as healthy as Chicago’s. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 His culinary path began merging with his Mexican American identity under the inspiration of Carlos Salgado, during a pandemic-era stint at Salgado’s closed-and-still-missed Taco María in Costa Mesa. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Ryan would assemble the 556-acre property by acquiring and merging a series of smaller tracts. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026 There are competing routes through the strait and what’s on the table appears to involve merging them – with Iran retaining a level of control that would be at odds with US wishes. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 This week, Musk once again dominated trending topics—from warning short sellers to addressing speculation over merging his companies, every issue has been a top concern for investors. CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The Soviet Union created the CPUSA to advance its geopolitical interests by merging multiple communist groups in the 1920s, as noted by scholars and the party’s website. Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026 This water therapy experience is offered at Habitas Bacalar, a boutique lagoonside hotel, merging gentle over- and underwater movement and aquatic meditation under the guidance of a shamanic aquatherapist. Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merging
Noun
  • Nandy waved the merger through after receiving some pretty painless assurances from Ellison, including preserving the editorial independence of 5 News and kids channels.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Increasing market consolidation, through mergers and acquisitions, among infrastructure providers will drive lasting change in emerging markets.
    Zaki Farooq, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Urbanski says in order to keep the character and story momentum of previous seasons going, combining the sixth and seventh books in Herron’s series made the most sense.
    Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Anyone in the bout would make a formidable champion, but given Flair’s lengthy history with Ripley, that is the most high-profile unification bout WWE could possibly do down the road.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • When some people around us think that unification [with China] would be fine, that means giving up a pursuit that has lasted more than a hundred years.
    Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Campari Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice, and stir for 15 to 20 seconds.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Scrape the bowl with a spatula and slowly add the milk while mixing on low.
    Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This system plays a role in modulating stress responsivity, fear extinction, emotional memory consolidation, and sleep–wake regulation.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Yet because power consolidation took time, Khrushchev had to share power with Molotov, Malenkov, and others for years.
    Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Traditional brokerages are now absorbing crypto as another asset class, integrating it into their platforms and driving down fees.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This year, integrating civilians and coordinating with local governments was a key part of the exercises, according to the Taipei Times.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
  • According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dispense one drop on the back of your hand and start blending, with a brush or your fingertips, at the center of the face moving outward.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Merging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merging. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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