as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation
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Recent Examples of confluence
Jorge Alcala replaced Dobbins, but a confluence of mistakes by umpires and players marred his inning of work.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Column: Cubs, Chicagoans and Pope Leo XIV spread a message of hope and faith on a picturesque day in the city
A confluence of big events Saturday in Chicago fueled conversations all over town about our favorite topics: sports, politics, religion and weather.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Bacon prices have risen almost 20% since last year, and experts say these prices may not be coming down, thanks to a confluence of market factors.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 12 June 2025
The 1991 Milwaukee Brewers were the last team to have that confluence of homegrown first-rounders in the same game.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 July 2025
Column: Cubs, Chicagoans and Pope Leo XIV spread a message of hope and faith on a picturesque day in the city
A confluence of big events Saturday in Chicago fueled conversations all over town about our favorite topics: sports, politics, religion and weather.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Bacon prices have risen almost 20% since last year, and experts say these prices may not be coming down, thanks to a confluence of market factors.
—Joe Murphy, NBC news, 12 June 2025
The 1991 Milwaukee Brewers were the last team to have that confluence of homegrown first-rounders in the same game.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
Noun
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Behind the pause there seems to be a convergence of factors—chief among them, scheduling conflicts and mounting concerns over the impact of the event on city operations and public infrastructure.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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This year in particular has seen a convergence of good things.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 July 2025
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The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Reentry Welcome Centers have historically kept themselves afloat through a combination of local funding, federal grants and philanthropic donations.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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