as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the merging of the two companies resulted in a corporation with a totally different configuration
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as in combining
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
years of living side by side had failed to merge the various ethnic groups into one community, and the city remained more of a mosaic than a melting pot
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Recent Examples of merging
The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The records likely represent the merging of separate datasets before they were provided by the government, increasing the likelihood of mistakes or missing data.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Kenneth Cole has long been a champion of the merging of fashion and social impact.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
If zipper merging is legal in your state, then it should be used during times of heavy, slow-moving traffic.
—Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The merging and jiggling sends ripples called gravitational waves cascading outward through the fabric of the universe and to detectors here on Earth.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
The process observed involved stages of turbulence generation, rope merging, equilibrium collapse, and reformation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Despite the merging of apps, consumers will still be able to purchase a stand-alone subscription to either Disney+ or Hulu; both will be available through the same app, albeit with content restrictions depending on your subscription.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
After a major restructuring in December 2024, biotech company BenevolentAI delisted from the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in March before merging with Osaka Holdings.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
In the 10 years since then, scientists have detected hundreds of black holes coming together, as well as other extreme cosmic events like neutron stars colliding and black holes merging with a neutron star.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The waveforms of those signals serve as an audio fingerprint—in this case, evidence for two black holes spiraling inward toward each other and merging in a massive collision event, sending powerful shock waves across spacetime.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
By merging star power with urgent advocacy, THIS IS CRAZY!
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Best Simple Set Known for merging sophisticated style with touches of local culture, the Edition hotels are great destinations for a modern and personalized stay.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Supported by the Dutch Research Council, Health~Holland, and the UT-Radboud TURBO programme, this research represents a significant step toward merging natural biology with advanced robotics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Local food in Hawai‘i is singular, defined by the natural merging of flavors across the islands’ many diasporas.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The merging of the modern and traditional is an effort to help people find God in a new way, said Reverend Jason Roberson, the head priest at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, and to mark the church’s entry into a new century.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The records likely represent the merging of separate datasets before they were provided by the government, increasing the likelihood of mistakes or missing data.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Kenneth Cole has long been a champion of the merging of fashion and social impact.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
If zipper merging is legal in your state, then it should be used during times of heavy, slow-moving traffic.
—Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The merging and jiggling sends ripples called gravitational waves cascading outward through the fabric of the universe and to detectors here on Earth.
—Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
The process observed involved stages of turbulence generation, rope merging, equilibrium collapse, and reformation.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2025
Despite the merging of apps, consumers will still be able to purchase a stand-alone subscription to either Disney+ or Hulu; both will be available through the same app, albeit with content restrictions depending on your subscription.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, today, there are more sophisticated options, allowing for short and long-term deposits, interest compounding, and even merging lending with staking.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
After a major restructuring in December 2024, biotech company BenevolentAI delisted from the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange in March before merging with Osaka Holdings.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
In the 10 years since then, scientists have detected hundreds of black holes coming together, as well as other extreme cosmic events like neutron stars colliding and black holes merging with a neutron star.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The waveforms of those signals serve as an audio fingerprint—in this case, evidence for two black holes spiraling inward toward each other and merging in a massive collision event, sending powerful shock waves across spacetime.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2025
By merging star power with urgent advocacy, THIS IS CRAZY!
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed on Wednesday, pioneered a new model for conservative political advocacy, merging multi-platform media commentary with in-person gatherings and get-out-the-vote drives.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Best Simple Set Known for merging sophisticated style with touches of local culture, the Edition hotels are great destinations for a modern and personalized stay.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Supported by the Dutch Research Council, Health~Holland, and the UT-Radboud TURBO programme, this research represents a significant step toward merging natural biology with advanced robotics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merging
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Big changes—like new laws, industry mergers or new technology—can quickly change how valuable an investment is.—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The scent is smoky yet sweet, spicy yet smooth, dark but with an underlying lightness—the result of combining clean white musk with rose, tobacco, suede, and cumin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The collection features hoodies, tees, jackets, and hats, all combining NFL branding with BXR aesthetics, making for something that appeals both to sports super‑fans and streetwear lovers alike.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Francis was leading from a place of unification and camaraderie where all of these boys, Stebbins included, don’t want to see each other falter and don’t want to see each other die.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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And many additional ideas in theoretical physics seek to add in additional symmetries, additional dimensions, additional extra particles, or additional unification frameworks.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Instead of the old-school triangle eyes and jagged mouth designs, this year's top trends are all about mixing tradition with fresh tools and vibrant colors.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Start by mixing a small amount of pH-neutral dish soap in a bucket with warm water.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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While the former demands fiscal consolidation from France’s leadership, the latter is opposed to spending cuts and reforms — such as raising the retirement age and reforming the pension system — that economists see as necessary to balance the books.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add in market consolidation, shifting defense priorities and global supply chain realignments and the complexity only increases.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another way Dr Pepper is evolving its storytelling is integrating into existing programming like The Pat McAfee Show during the show’s signature commercial-free hour.—
Kristi Dosh,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Yang’s microscope, the network instantly reconstructs high-resolution details across a large 3D volume, integrating data from all 100 lenslets into a single coherent image.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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By blending emotion with function, this companion robot proves that the future of robotics could be courteous and cuddly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The pieces, arranged by color, evoked balls of a bygone era, with some sporting high collars and others incorporating gauzy drawings around the neck.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Your architecture is often described as contextually relevant, incorporating local materials and traditional craftsmanship.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Merging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merging. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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