coalesce

verb

ˌkō-ə-ˈles How to pronounce coalesce (audio)
Definition of coalescenext
1
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis

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2
as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the historic preservation movement gained momentum when the two groups coalesced

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How is the word coalesce different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of coalesce are amalgamate, blend, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When would amalgamate be a good substitute for coalesce?

While the synonyms amalgamate and coalesce 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 can blend be used instead of coalesce?

The synonyms blend and coalesce are sometimes interchangeable, but blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might commingle be a better fit than coalesce?

The words commingle and coalesce are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When is fuse a more appropriate choice than coalesce?

The words fuse and coalesce can be used in similar contexts, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could merge be used to replace coalesce?

Although the words merge and coalesce have much in common, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

In what contexts can mingle take the place of coalesce?

The meanings of mingle and coalesce largely overlap; however, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

Where would mix be a reasonable alternative to coalesce?

While in some cases nearly identical to coalesce, mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

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Recent Examples of coalesce And across a series all the bits of information began to coalesce, perhaps especially in a mystery. —Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 This rotation features players who largely weren’t anyone’s first choice, at one point or another, before coalescing into a sandstorm. —Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 The results heartened Democrats, who have struggled to coalesce around a unified message since Trump took office. —Julia Manchester, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025 The talks on TikTok have coalesced around a plan for the biggest non-Chinese investors in ByteDance to raise their stakes and acquire the app's U.S. operations, Reuters has reported. —Anna Tong, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coalesce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalesce
  1. combine
  2. cooperate
  3. unite
  4. collaborate
  5. merge
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  • On the lighter side, the Bluegrass Fields Salad combines Kentucky Bibb lettuce with seasonal berries and toasted almonds, dressed in a balanced raspberry-poppyseed vinaigrette.
    — Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Feather said Duolingo can combine mobile gaming and language learning, bringing its total addressable market to $220 billion.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Other mothers told me that some of their darkest moments came when their own body didn’t cooperate.
    — Jessica Slice, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
  • If his health cooperates and his development continues, Fashanu could be a huge part of the Jets’ future.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of cooperate
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  • The two sides have tried – and failed – multiple times to reach an agreement to unite the two separate Palestinian territories under one governance structure, with a 2017 agreement quickly folding in violence.
    — Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Abundance and The Measure of Progress may have separate focuses, but they are united by the notion that the government cannot address today’s problems with yesterday’s institutions and processes.
    — Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of unite
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  • Fort Worth chef Jenna Kinard and her husband, Micah Kinard, are collaborating with Kansas City restaurateur Christian Moscoso on the dining and drinking concepts.
    — Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Since the Pat Brown era, California has always collaborated in securing its electricity.
    — Michael Wara, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Definition of collaborate
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  • The platforms and device teams merged last year under Osterloh, who said the move was necessary for quicker integration of AI across all of Google's products.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Throughout the book, in an attempt to merge urban fantasy with pastoral otherness, Lin brings up smartphones, high-rises, subways, the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
    — Aditi Sriram, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
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