Definition of comminglenext

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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 The third-term congresswoman is facing numerous ethics charges, including failing to follow campaign finance laws; commingling campaign, personal and business funds; and using her position to benefit allies. Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026 Instead, we were greeted by patchworks in which trees that had perished and trees that had been only partially burned commingled with those that appeared completely untouched. New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 Second, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the public the money was difficult to locate, having been commingled with general federal revenues. Mark Pirie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Online, too, the brands commingle. Cecilia D'anastasio, Bloomberg, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • First class Etihad Apartments; Singapore Suites; combing first class on Airbus A380s on all the major Gulf airlines in a single trip; combining six different airline first class products in a single round trip.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Until Lopez’s blast, Texas A&M right-hander Clayton Freshcorn had slowed down a USC offense that had scored 48 runs combined while winning three consecutive games out of the losers’ bracket, including 14 on Sunday night against Texas A&M (41-16), to force the winner-take-all final.
    Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Portraits of the Hobhouse family, who lived here for more than two centuries, hang alongside tapestry wall trophies in the drawing room, while the teal bar mixes original cornicing with vibrant bamboo chairs.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • From Stonewall’s 1969 uprising to today’s golf tournaments, human rights summits and bar crawls, Pride events in Los Angeles, New York and global cities mix festival energy with defiance.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The book, by Martyna Majok (of Cost of Living, which was also directed by Bonney), merges past and present through Susanna’s narration, while Bonney has the show’s ensemble onstage around her as their characters interject in Susanna’s story, sometimes to play a scene, sometimes to add commentary.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 June 2026
  • Palatial splendor merges with chalet coziness, particularly in the raclette and charcuterie-heavy Le Coin Savoyard restaurant (one of three in the hotel and four off-site) and in the salons, where sofas and traditional rugs are illuminated by chandeliers and dim sconces.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The new security will also integrate existing Stolen Device Protection rules, such as familiar network and location checks.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Since last year, when the RSF overran parts of Darfur and Kordofan, the militia has commandeered the gum trade, integrating it into its smuggling empire and further starving government coffers.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • As with the rest of the hotel, rooms and suites blend extreme comfort and modern convenience with antique beauty, atmosphere and brilliant art.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Closures are part of an ongoing effort to shutter, amalgamate or repurpose campuses throughout the district in response to a precipitous decline in enrollment.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Touches of navy, coral, and orange intermingle with artwork like beach photography on the walls.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Soccer and money have always intermingled.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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