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How is the word commingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of commingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can amalgamate be used instead of commingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and commingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than commingle?

Although the words blend and commingle have much in common, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might coalesce be a better fit than commingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to commingle, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use fuse instead of commingle?

In some situations, the words fuse and commingle are roughly equivalent. However, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

Where would merge be a reasonable alternative to commingle?

The meanings of merge and commingle largely overlap; however, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When could mingle be used to replace commingle?

The words mingle and commingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

In what contexts can mix take the place of commingle?

The words mix and commingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commingle Yet, the hater was at his most affecting when confronted with obsessive love, a feeling that commingles warmth with disdain. Brandon Sanchez, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 And flu season is raising the troubling prospect that bird flu could commingle with seasonal influenza. Will Stone, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024 Listings on popular ticketing websites, including StubHub, for the Legacy Reunion show use images of the original Earth Wind & Fire members while other sites commingle listings for the two acts, the suit claimed. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024 But it's commingled with misinformation, conjecture and nonsense. Mike Allen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for commingle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • The playful mash-up combines a chicken Caesar salad and pizza—arguably two of the most reliably-delicious restaurant orders.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The feature also combined headlines from The New York Times into a November notification that falsely said that Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been arrested, according to a ProPublica reporter’s post on social media.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Being an imposing presence who can then mix in his skill, rather than relying on it, might be the key for him.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.
    David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Venus merging with Saturn shows you the value of solitude.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
  • China, in particular, is certain to be wary of two major copper producers merging given the heavy dependence of its giant manufacturing sector on that metal.
    Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.
    Nick Herbert, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Higher education is also evolving, with institutions such as Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon embedding AI into their curricula and offering personalized learning experiences that blend technical skills with interpersonal development.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The Age of Adaline is a timeless tale that blends love, science and fate.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • My dream is to artfully amalgamate our two respective styles and heritage: his classically English tastes infused with my family’s Scandinavian sensibility.
    Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The British Army amalgamated the Dragoons and the Pioneers into a single regiment, the Carolina Corps, upon their arrival in the Caribbean in December 1782.
    Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Immigration, border control and the opioid crisis get intermingled Despite Trump's focus on securing the border, studies show that 86.4% of people convicted of fentanyl smuggling are U.S. citizens.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Lobster Blanquette, Le B. Chef Angie Mar’s Le B. is a glorious spot—a lush and cool throwback to the New York of the 1980s and ‘90s, where her love of decadent French fare is intermingled with her own history and heritage in exciting ways.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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