Definition of comminglenext

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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 Instead, we were greeted by patchworks in which trees that had perished and trees that had been only partially burned commingled with those that appeared completely untouched. New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026 Second, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the public the money was difficult to locate, having been commingled with general federal revenues. Mark Pirie, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 Online, too, the brands commingle. Cecilia D'anastasio, Bloomberg, 27 Feb. 2026 Hanf’s former business partner recently accused him of illegally commingling funds on a far larger scale than in the previous case investigated by the California Department of Real Estate. Susie Neilson, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • The Genius Group was Goldschmied’s dream coming true, combining his deep human personality and sympathetic spirit to share ideas and projects all while supporting the young and emerging talent.
    Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
  • Never combine vinegar with chemicals or cleaners like bleach or ammonia because the combination can create toxic fumes.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • On paper, certain design elements shouldn’t make sense, like the vine wallpaper mixed with cloth foliage fabric wall coverings, or the houndstooth wallpaper in a bathroom that’s already an alchemy of half a dozen different tile patterns.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • In the third, mix the cornmeal and breadcrumbs.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Forecasters think storms are more likely to form to the west in Kansas, then merge into a larger complex that moves into eastern Kansas and parts of west-central and northern Missouri, with strong, damaging winds possible, according to the forecast discussion.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 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, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Either way, Czernowin forges a logic that integrates disparate, unpredictable events.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Those tests collected data that are being integrated into the SkyFall mission team's design specifications, according to the same statement.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Combine the tzatziki ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • To Coimbra, some key questions involved amalgamating real-life characters into fictionalized ones while still honoring victims and survivors, as well as faithfully recreating the look and feel of the time.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
  • By amalgamating these museological devices into the artwork, Aram directly upsets the threefold impulse to pierce form with meaning, to arrest color with identity, and to neutralize bodies with limits.
    Julian Stern, Artforum, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Defenders say that social campaigns from other countries also intermingle funds and a double standard is being applied to Israel.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • Scientists think that may have happened later when our ancestors intermingled with Denisovans.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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