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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 Certainly, there was solace in the gathering that Saturday night, where the reverence of diehard Lynch obsessives seemed to commingle, excitingly, with a newbie’s sense of bafflement and discovery. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025 Sensible statements, like expressing concern that additives pose potential health dangers, commingle with conspiracy theories. Brooke Redmond, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 On the surfaces of her paintings and drawings, handwritten snippets of conversation, descriptions of smells, and accounts of human interactions commingle with timelines and statistics referencing historical events and socioeconomic data. Mara Hoberman, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2025 This is ingenious because the Public Campaign Financing statute does not require non-public funds (funds raised by the campaign) and public funds (funds campaigns receive from the Public Campaign Finance Program) be kept in separate accounts — meaning those funds are commingled. Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • But his prematurely craggy voice and melodies, combined with arrangement rooted in string bands, were nothing like the soft-rock dudes on the radio; if anything, Hurley was acid folk.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
  • These two factors are combining to create very healthy estimates for global soybean supplies, which is putting a lid on global soybean prices.
    Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Position the bed in an area that receives lots of sunshine and mix a well-draining rocky or gritty soil blend by combining equal parts potting soil and coarse sand or fine gravel.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Nevertheless, there’s no cocktail a central banker hates more than high unemployment mixed with high inflation.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On July 20, 2020, Caesars merged with Eldorado to form Caesars Entertainment with Icahn’s support.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Facial Recognition: Privacy Implications and Algorithmic Bias Privacy watchdogs warn about the troubling implications of merging facial recognition technology with criminal justice data.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While the material isn’t new to the design world—it’s been integrated into interiors for thousands of years—its popularity hasn’t waned, especially in recent decades.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Spirits brands seamlessly integrate into music, fashion, sports, and pop culture.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • While nothing exactly matches, all of the colors, patterns, and textures blend together seamlessly to tell a unique design story.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Since its debut, the game has blended exploration, social interaction, and creativity in a way that feels adaptable across different age groups.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The current generation of AI works by amalgamating existing data, analyzing common patterns and predicting a best-fit solution.
    Steve Rodda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • They are believed to intermingle with DNA and play a role in regulating gene activity.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The Georgia Julep intermingles the fresh mint with the juicy sweetness of peach liqueur.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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