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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of commingle 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 Spanish and English commingled like old friends: Which part of Mexico? John Paul Brammer, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024 Information could help scientists understand the first time humans and rats started commingling in East Asia, beginning – for the rats, at least – what would become one of the most successful partnerships in the world. Nathan Rott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for commingle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • Early pantomime theater generally combined two parts: first, a play; and second, a buffoonish slapstick drama featuring four stock characters borrowed from commedia dell’arte: Harlequin; his lady love, Columbine; a grumpy antagonist named Pantaloon; and his assistant, the Clown.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In 2016 alone, the U.S. produced 42 million metric tons of plastic, equating to about 286 pounds per person, according to a paper published in Science Advances in 2020 -- nearly more than the amount produced in China and all of the European Union countries combined.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Cook's note: In place of the turmeric, garlic powder, curry powder, ground pepper and sea salt, try one of the spice mixes below for a different flavor of roasted chickpeas.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • One of the more common combinations in the world of hypergolic propulsion, for instance, is mixing the fuel hydrazine with the oxidizer nitrogen tetroxide.
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Requests from various components or datasets may merge for processing before splitting into different outputs, necessitating a parent-child correlation structure.
    Koushik Sundar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The two concepts will merge, incorporating Roasted's all-day brunch into Flavor 90s' nightlife entertainment.
    Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The latter has been slowly integrated into the Premier League since Maurizio Sarri’s time at Chelsea, Tottenham under Antonio Conte and the most obvious example is Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton & Hove Albion.
    Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
  • This trend of integrating pets into human social spheres has historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations.
    Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Travelers to this central European country of Slovenia can now discover several new hotels and stunning renovations that blend seamlessly with rich cultural traditions.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • The album amalgamates this twilight mood into a cohesive, moody, sometimes melancholic, often achingly pretty 34 minutes of music.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Similarly, here, the personal journey of the Paiva family is intermingled with the country’s changing identity.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The present tense of Black, working-class Alabama was intermingled with images from the archive: movie clips, ephemera, lost snatches of historical life.
    K. Austin Collins, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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