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
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.
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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.
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Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Then there's the merging of the two in the same video.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The University of Denver announced a major academic restructuring Tuesday that includes closing and merging departments and combining schools at the 11,500-student campus.
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Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer activates your eighth house of intimacy, shared money and emotional merging, making today powerful for vulnerability, forgiveness and deeper connection.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
One interesting feature is the merging of the English and Non-English language lists, whereas Netflix separates the two.
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Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
That is problematic because the feeding and merging processes that allow black holes to grow to supermassive status had always been thought to take longer than 1 billion years.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Gravitational-wave detectors should find merging black holes and neutron stars from even the most distant parts of the universe.
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Anna Y. Q. Ho,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
That slows down the process of multiple shockwaves merging into larger ones and allows the atmosphere to weaken the smaller shockwaves to smear out the sharp pressure change into a more gradual increase.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Her shoes put a twist on the enduring style with a metallic finish and a subtle reptilian pattern, merging several footwear trends in one.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
This rug is contemporary but still grounding, merging a modern look with classic design.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Still, Copilot is going through a reset, with Andreou eliminating extraneous versions of the AI tool and merging the teams that focused on consumer and enterprise versions of the product.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Finally, Wood will work on merging Sacramento State’s business operations with Stanislaus State.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA Talent) and Worldwide Production Agency are merging operations.
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Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Noun
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.
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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
Then there's the merging of the two in the same video.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The University of Denver announced a major academic restructuring Tuesday that includes closing and merging departments and combining schools at the 11,500-student campus.
—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer activates your eighth house of intimacy, shared money and emotional merging, making today powerful for vulnerability, forgiveness and deeper connection.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
One interesting feature is the merging of the English and Non-English language lists, whereas Netflix separates the two.
—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
That is problematic because the feeding and merging processes that allow black holes to grow to supermassive status had always been thought to take longer than 1 billion years.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
Creators are increasingly viewed as media companies, merging partnerships with content creation.
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Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Gravitational-wave detectors should find merging black holes and neutron stars from even the most distant parts of the universe.
—
Anna Y. Q. Ho,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
That slows down the process of multiple shockwaves merging into larger ones and allows the atmosphere to weaken the smaller shockwaves to smear out the sharp pressure change into a more gradual increase.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Her shoes put a twist on the enduring style with a metallic finish and a subtle reptilian pattern, merging several footwear trends in one.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
This rug is contemporary but still grounding, merging a modern look with classic design.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Still, Copilot is going through a reset, with Andreou eliminating extraneous versions of the AI tool and merging the teams that focused on consumer and enterprise versions of the product.
—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Finally, Wood will work on merging Sacramento State’s business operations with Stanislaus State.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA Talent) and Worldwide Production Agency are merging operations.
—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merging
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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Scientists believe the galactic wind is being driven by intense star formation and supernova explosions triggered by the merger, though a supermassive black hole could also be playing a role.
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Karl Mayer’s new Textile Innovation Center in Obertshausen, Germany, is designed around that idea, combining textile development, testing and training under one roof.
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The advantage of combining the antibodies became clear when the viruses were repeatedly exposed to treatment.
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Gaethje upset former two-weight champion Ilia Topuria with a technical knockout in a lightweight unification championship bout at the UFC Freedom 250 event Sunday on the White House South Lawn.
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The second vintage of the unification of two iconic Syrahs from France and Australia, this selection was created by winemakers Peter Gago of Grange and Caroline Frey of La Chapelle.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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Weiser has promised to fight surprise billing, price collusion by drug companies, and corporate ownership and consolidation of medical practices.
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Reversing decades of corporate consolidation means utilizing predictive demand technology to empower regional operators.
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And the work ahead, such as integrating new brands, scaling existing ones and building toward our larger vision for Bridges, gets to happen on top of something durable.
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Google is integrating Gemini into its browser and powering Apple’s Siri intelligence.
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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.
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According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.
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Andronis describes the restaurant as a traditional Greek taverna set against the caldera cliffs, blending Greek traditions with Santorini’s romance and exclusivity.
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This helps to create distinct layers in the pie, rather than everything blending together.
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