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
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The companies say merging will connect their networks — Viva primarily operates Mexico’s east and Volaris in the west — and passengers will have better scheduling options.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Ellison, whose father and main business backer is Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, always stresses a merging of content and technology that still needs to happen at legacy media.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
What was your wedding like, and the merging of families?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The software includes editing tools for inserting text, annotating, merging, splitting, compressing, and watermarking PDFs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
So in a way the frames from Euphoria will collide with the people walking in the show, so there will be this merging of the two perspectives.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
As party chief, Lam has led Vietnam’s biggest bureaucratic overhaul since the 1980s, cutting jobs, merging ministries, redrawing provincial boundaries and advancing major infrastructure projects.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
To streamline inspections and permitting, some have even advocated for merging DSI with the city’s Department of Planning and Economic Development.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
New York — Hellmann’s owner Unilever is spinning off its food business and merging it with spice maker McCormick to create a grocery staples behemoth.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
At the same time that studios were altering their film slates, movie houses were merging.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
The mayor has also touted his merging of several city departments in the last two years as a successful effort to reduce middle management.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The companies say merging will connect their networks — Viva primarily operates Mexico’s east and Volaris in the west — and passengers will have better scheduling options.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
Ellison, whose father and main business backer is Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, always stresses a merging of content and technology that still needs to happen at legacy media.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
What was your wedding like, and the merging of families?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The software includes editing tools for inserting text, annotating, merging, splitting, compressing, and watermarking PDFs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
So in a way the frames from Euphoria will collide with the people walking in the show, so there will be this merging of the two perspectives.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Virtual psychology removes outdated barriers by merging medical scrutiny with convenience, helping individuals move from uncertainty toward greater clarity.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
As party chief, Lam has led Vietnam’s biggest bureaucratic overhaul since the 1980s, cutting jobs, merging ministries, redrawing provincial boundaries and advancing major infrastructure projects.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
To streamline inspections and permitting, some have even advocated for merging DSI with the city’s Department of Planning and Economic Development.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Northern Missouri, southern Iowa and north-central Illinois are under the highest threat Friday evening as any isolated supercells could pack a punch before merging into larger storm lines.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Of the state's 2,300 degree programs, 210 are being eliminated or suspended, 374 are merging or consolidating into another existing degree program or into a new one, and another 472 that the state law triggered a review of are here to stay.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
New York — Hellmann’s owner Unilever is spinning off its food business and merging it with spice maker McCormick to create a grocery staples behemoth.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
At the same time that studios were altering their film slates, movie houses were merging.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merging
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Bank’s trading desks, which match buyers and sellers of securities and provide them with financing to make trades, have feasted off of the volatility of the period, while more corporate clients are planning mergers to boost their prospects.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Realistically, there is no end of hurdles — legal, political, practical — that would have to be surmounted for a partial Texas-New Mexico merger to occur.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Harlem Wizards are a high-energy basketball team known for combining athleticism, comedy, and crowd engagement in an entertaining, family-friendly game.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For most people, combining them is considered safe and may offer benefits for hydration and performance when used appropriately.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Support for unification with China remains low.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each entry will be assessed for impact, civic vision, unification, originality, and craftsmanship.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cooler air will return this weekend, with a chance for rain mixing with snow Friday night into Saturday.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The third floor will house creative studios for podcasts, photography and content creation, while the fourth floor will contain post-production facilities, including edit bays, audio recording studios and Dolby mixing rooms.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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But there are other debt relief options, like debt management programs, debt consolidation loans and potentially even bankruptcy, that may better apply to your unique situation.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Our industry is already under severe strain, in large part due to prior waves of consolidation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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The job responsibilities are broad, but generally involve building and running AI products, including AI agents and Large Language Models (LLMs), and integrating them into a business's workflow.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The update builds on a partnership between Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind announced earlier this year, focused on integrating advanced AI models into robotic systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
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According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their current four-day itinerary includes stops in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, blending charitable work, speaking engagements and commercial appearances.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The show itself redefined Broadway, blending hip-hop, history and a diverse cast to tell the story of America’s founding.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Merging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merging. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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