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
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The software includes editing tools for inserting text, annotating, merging, splitting, compressing, and watermarking PDFs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
So in a way the frames from Euphoria will collide with the people walking in the show, so there will be this merging of the two perspectives.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Wing said his team chose to study birders because their observation and identification of birds in their natural habitats involve a unique merging of cognitive areas.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
This seamless merging of set design and original architecture can be seen in the room where the roundtable discussions take place, the castle’s Great Hall.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The assessment could result in the merging of the two departments, the mayor said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, the vessel will feature 47 suites with soaring ceilings and private terraces merging the indoors with the horizon.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
While merging into the traffic, the Hyundai driver struck the side of a semi truck, lost control and then crashed into the left concrete wall.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Identity becomes provisional, even negotiable—one person merging into the outline of another.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The administration also eliminated the dedicated Iran office, merging it with the Iraq office.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Texas Christian University will shutter standalone departments in comparative race and ethnic studies and women and gender studies in 2026, merging them into the English department.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
What was your wedding like, and the merging of families?
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
The software includes editing tools for inserting text, annotating, merging, splitting, compressing, and watermarking PDFs.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
So in a way the frames from Euphoria will collide with the people walking in the show, so there will be this merging of the two perspectives.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Wing said his team chose to study birders because their observation and identification of birds in their natural habitats involve a unique merging of cognitive areas.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
This seamless merging of set design and original architecture can be seen in the room where the roundtable discussions take place, the castle’s Great Hall.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
The assessment could result in the merging of the two departments, the mayor said.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Independent testing shows the Trax reaching 0–60 mph in about nine seconds, which feels perfectly adequate for merging onto Denver freeways or climbing the foothill highways west of town.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The software covers standard PDF tasks like editing text, inserting images, annotating documents, and merging or splitting files.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
The independent chef scene often reveals how immigrant traditions, first-generation entrepreneurship and local ingredients are merging into a new Southern food identity.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, the vessel will feature 47 suites with soaring ceilings and private terraces merging the indoors with the horizon.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
While merging into the traffic, the Hyundai driver struck the side of a semi truck, lost control and then crashed into the left concrete wall.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Identity becomes provisional, even negotiable—one person merging into the outline of another.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
The administration also eliminated the dedicated Iran office, merging it with the Iraq office.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Texas Christian University will shutter standalone departments in comparative race and ethnic studies and women and gender studies in 2026, merging them into the English department.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merging
Noun
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The merger comes at a difficult time for food companies.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leaders of the Senate committee that oversees the FCC are questioning how the agency gave approval to the Nexstar–Tegna transaction, the massive broadcast station merger that already has been paused by a federal court.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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MyToonz is our strategic response to the connected TV revolution, combining storytelling excellence with smart distribution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump is combining the art of war with the art of the deal.—
,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was the fallacy that led to the rise of elegant, beautiful, and compelling scenarios — grand unification, supersymmetry, extra dimensions, and string theory — whose predictions simply don’t appear to match experimental reality in any measurable way.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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He's also branded South Korea a permanent enemy and rejected the idea of future unification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Available only at the Milan campus for the moment, the core offering of the new educational project will be a three-year undergraduate program starting in October and mixing creative, technical and managerial skills.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Four schools will be considered for consolidation in the Keller Independent School District as the system faces a budget shortfall over the next three to four years.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The committee will share the information with parents and staff on which campuses would be closed and more details on consolidation amid increasing financial struggles.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to a report on compliance planning for 2026, organizations across industries are reassessing operating models to better manage divergent regulations while integrating technology to improve efficiency and oversight.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year’s event will focus on the three key themes of integrating AI into production workflows, the ethical and responsible use of AI, and education, through real-world examples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two of the company's vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to Ryan, the right kitchen sells the dream of entertaining, connecting, and living well.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maurer imagines blending the fungi with Martian or lunar dirt; their sticky mycelia would cement it into an extraterrestrial equivalent of particle board.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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This vibrant pickle-centric culture, blending health, fun, and innovation, underscores how pickles have become a dynamic and enduring symbol of American creativity, taste, and innovation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Merging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merging. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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