1
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
biological cells conjugating under a microscope
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2
as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab
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Recent Examples of conjugate
The technique deposits conjugated polymers, plastics with good conductivity and semiconductor properties that are also flexible, stretchable, and even foldable.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Limited in range but emotionally enlightening, the instruction resonantly conjugates the way language makes and unmakes us.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
Her legs were covered in razor nicks incurred while conjugating irregular verbs and gendering the nouns, der, die, das.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper's Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2010
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Limited in range but emotionally enlightening, the instruction resonantly conjugates the way language makes and unmakes us.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
Her legs were covered in razor nicks incurred while conjugating irregular verbs and gendering the nouns, der, die, das.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper's Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugate
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When that combined with normal pollution levels, street vendors, other outdoor workers and a 7-year-old boy all came in wheezing and coughing.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The third film is expected to continue in that spirit of combining Springer's characters with fresh, original mysteries.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Located near Ramona High School, the site would have access to crosswalks and sidewalks connecting the property to the high school and is conveniently located near Olive Peirce Middle and Montecito High, Wolski said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Velour banners with artwork of fish, fowl and fauna hang from the tall ceilings of a lower seating area connected to the cafeteria.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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The aliens reportedly emerged from the wreckage, fusing together into one object and bursting into a bright light and turning all but two of the soldiers to stone.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In this process, subatomic particles such as protons and neutrons—and even entire atomic nuclei—could be smashed together, fusing to form heavier nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2025
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More than 15,000 square feet was added and integrated with the clubhouse’s exterior while preserving millwork, chandeliers and fireplaces.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower used the act to enforce the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, sending federal troops to ensure the safety of Black students integrating the school against the resistance of state authorities.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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And, compounding the financial stress, CapRadio staff discovered in spring 2023 that reserves shown in financial reports as $3 million actually had dwindled to $85,000.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is often compounded by the belief that reinvesting everything back into the business is a virtue.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Notably absent from the main cast is Kordell Beckham, the other Season 6 winner, who was coupled up with Serena.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump then coupled the antisemitism charges with a new enemy, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, threatening universities with billions of dollars of cuts in federal programs.—
Sandy Tolan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Above, delicate wool garland is strung in festive celebration.—
Lauren Breedlove,
AFAR Media,
10 Apr. 2025
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So, by stringing this case out for an additional three weeks, the justices ensured that Trump’s executive order wouldn’t go into effect any time soon.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
22 Mar. 2025
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This requires cloud computing, data analytics and AI to be interconnected components rather than separate initiatives.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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We are interconnected regardless of politics, gender, race, nationality, or religious denomination.—
Rabbi Ashley Englander,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Conjugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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