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, 30 Sep. 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
Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Mecca Pryor, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Neytiri, Jake, Tonowari, and Ronal attend a watery council meeting of nine Tulkun whales, and Spider, a human capable of breathing on Pandora, is shown merging with Eywa.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Though exhibitions and programs will remain separate at the two merging institutions through 2026, Langson IMCA will vacate its current, temporary home on Von Karman Avenue when its lease ends and move into the 53,000-square-foot Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
In recent years, the school has become known for merging technology and fine art and for an expanding art history program.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Aligning with this evolution, Eve Lom is pioneering systems that translate skincare into quantifiable emotional regulation, thereby merging scientific innovation with emotional well-being to support both skin homeostasis and mental balance.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
One major change made by the Europeans was to overhaul their qualification system, merging two separate points lists into a single system and allowing Donald to choose six wildcards, including those playing LIV Golf, such as Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Cut to a decade later and the co-collaborators have returned to prove that third time’s the charm, with a new furniture and decor capsule merging European modernism with relaxed California living.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
That fire took a different path before merging with flames from the Twelve Tribes property.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Venus enters Libra on the 13th and the New Moon follows on the 21st, lighting up your sector of intimacy, merging, and emotional contracts.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 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
Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Paloma Elsesser stars in Coperni’s latest C+ carewear campaign, merging comfort with cutting-edge style.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Neytiri, Jake, Tonowari, and Ronal attend a watery council meeting of nine Tulkun whales, and Spider, a human capable of breathing on Pandora, is shown merging with Eywa.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Though exhibitions and programs will remain separate at the two merging institutions through 2026, Langson IMCA will vacate its current, temporary home on Von Karman Avenue when its lease ends and move into the 53,000-square-foot Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
In recent years, the school has become known for merging technology and fine art and for an expanding art history program.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Aligning with this evolution, Eve Lom is pioneering systems that translate skincare into quantifiable emotional regulation, thereby merging scientific innovation with emotional well-being to support both skin homeostasis and mental balance.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
One major change made by the Europeans was to overhaul their qualification system, merging two separate points lists into a single system and allowing Donald to choose six wildcards, including those playing LIV Golf, such as Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Cut to a decade later and the co-collaborators have returned to prove that third time’s the charm, with a new furniture and decor capsule merging European modernism with relaxed California living.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
That fire took a different path before merging with flames from the Twelve Tribes property.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merging
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Two North Carolina universities announced a merger.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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How does a century-old industrial company such as Firmenich (renamed DSM-Firmenich following its 2023 merger with Dutch chemical firm DSM) manage to remain globally competitive today, given that a large share of its cost base is in the most expensive country in the world?—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The answer against Florida and Missouri was McConkey, who had his two best games of the year, combining for 13 catches and 230 yards.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Contributions from dancer Elena Toupalidou, poet Lily Ashley, chef Dalad Kambhu and others distilled the brand’s archive into eight life chapters, combining creativity, perception and craft.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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None of Taiwan’s three main political parties—Lai’s Democratic Progressive Party, the opposition Kuomintang, and Taiwan People’s Party—support unification with Beijing.—
PHILIP H. GORDON,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Sheraton Hotel, located on Tara Boulevard in Nashua, has been designated as the unification site, police said.—
Sophia Compton , Elizabeth Pritchett , Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The first video work in the series, Ready Mix, 2021, follows the strangely hypnotic rumble of cement production at an Idaho mixing plant, from sand to finished block.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the unique colors are great for standing out at the gym or mixing into your capsule wardrobe; throw on an oversized hoodie or a denim jacket for an easy off-duty outfit.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The closing of the more than 50-year-old plant in Shelby was not a surprise as Solero announced its 18- to 24-month consolidation plan last November, Chris Byrd, Solero’s senior vice president of global human resources said in a statement Tuesday to The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tech types will note the continued, years-long consolidation in the global gaming industry.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For adQuadrant, integrating AI branding tools significantly elevated creative output, by enabling quicker ad experimentation and empowering the team to consistently deliver impactful campaigns.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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It’s command structure also transcends traditional nation-state borders by integrating Iranian, Lebanese and Iraqi commanders.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Castlecore Castlecore continues to enchant Pinterest users, blending medieval fantasy with mystical, whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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This recipe calls for scooping out two cups of the bean-and-onion mixture, blending it with crushed tortilla chips, and then returning it to the pot.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Atlanta designer Jessica Davis, sourcing authentic vintage is the key to incorporating vintage prep for the earth-conscious homeowner.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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These looks often emphasize exaggerated features, painted-on rosy cheeks, and stitched details, incorporating eerie and whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Merging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merging. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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