as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the merging of the two companies resulted in a corporation with a totally different configuration
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as in combining
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 merging
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The steps to the lawn in this couple's yard reflects their merging of styles.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Andromeda is a vast spiral galaxy formed from the merging of multiple smaller galaxies billions of years ago.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Any disruptions in the merging of the SDF into the Syrian state raises the risk of an ISIS resurgence.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The road to social media was a hazy and confusing merging of these two types of websites.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This is more than enough grunt to sustain any freeway merging or overtaking needs, and with its all-wheel-drive system, the Jeep is more than capable of putting it to the pavement.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
And two and a half years later, the merging of two of his main interests is causing consternation among some.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
What ultimately got Kodak was the merging of cameras and mobile phones.
—Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
The district has already closed the school, merging it with Forest Oak Middle School, but Morath has said that many schools in the district are struggling.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
By merging molecular-level engineering with practical performance, this work moves organic batteries from experimental curiosity to industrial potential.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Earlier in the year, there were reports of low morale at the agency as the administration shuttered the United States Agency for International Development (merging and shrinking it within the State Department) and implemented layoffs as a result of a reorganization plan.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Those final moments with their arrival felt a little bit like the shows were merging, as if this could be the end of Gen V.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The mild hybrid Woodland and XSE models had plenty of power for merging into highway traffic and driving through a desert landscape surprisingly lush after unseasonable heavy October rains.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways This breakthrough shows how AI and materials science are merging to solve real-world infrastructure challenges.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Major League Volleyball is expected to launch in 2026 after merging with the Pro Volleyball Federation.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
Then, two days later, the vibe shifts completely as Scorpio Season begins on the 23rd, lighting up your sector of merging, intimacy, and long-term investments.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The steps to the lawn in this couple's yard reflects their merging of styles.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Andromeda is a vast spiral galaxy formed from the merging of multiple smaller galaxies billions of years ago.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Any disruptions in the merging of the SDF into the Syrian state raises the risk of an ISIS resurgence.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The road to social media was a hazy and confusing merging of these two types of websites.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This is more than enough grunt to sustain any freeway merging or overtaking needs, and with its all-wheel-drive system, the Jeep is more than capable of putting it to the pavement.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2025
And two and a half years later, the merging of two of his main interests is causing consternation among some.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
What ultimately got Kodak was the merging of cameras and mobile phones.
—Scott D. Anthony, Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Schichts managed to survive and thrive, building the company, merging with Unilever, founding a cinema, building international networks and even taking to the skies in airplane races.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
The district has already closed the school, merging it with Forest Oak Middle School, but Morath has said that many schools in the district are struggling.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
By merging molecular-level engineering with practical performance, this work moves organic batteries from experimental curiosity to industrial potential.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Earlier in the year, there were reports of low morale at the agency as the administration shuttered the United States Agency for International Development (merging and shrinking it within the State Department) and implemented layoffs as a result of a reorganization plan.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Those final moments with their arrival felt a little bit like the shows were merging, as if this could be the end of Gen V.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
The mild hybrid Woodland and XSE models had plenty of power for merging into highway traffic and driving through a desert landscape surprisingly lush after unseasonable heavy October rains.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways This breakthrough shows how AI and materials science are merging to solve real-world infrastructure challenges.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Major League Volleyball is expected to launch in 2026 after merging with the Pro Volleyball Federation.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merging
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And unlike Discovery, Par-WB would be a merger of spiritual equals; the company of The Godfather is probably a better fit than the company of House Hunters.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Investment banking analysts regularly clock more than 80 hours a week when working on live deals, leveraging Microsoft’s Excel program to deliver financial models for mergers and leveraged buyouts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The bag is made of leather covered with gold leaf, with leather marquetry combining five different textures to render the blooms.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Few companies have more experience combining adventure and comfort than A&K, one of the pioneers of high-end safari travel.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to pursue unification—by force if necessary.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For wet methods, the brand recommends mixing one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and misting the interior before wiping with a dry cloth.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Emily Austin has mastered the art of mixing both sports and political talk into a career.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What To Know As regulations change and the public grows more distrustful of the industry, health care providers are dealing with consolidation, technology adoption and staffing challenges.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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And the consolidation of the internet’s backbone is continuing in the age of AI.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Thankfully, due to a lot of personal research, the connecting of many dots, and a strong Wi-Fi signal, Teddy has uncovered the truth.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over 42% have adopted a platform approach, often blending open source and hybrid architectures.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, Dar Tantora The House Hotel is an eco-resort blending traditional architecture with modern design.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Merging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merging. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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