merge

verb

ˈmərj How to pronounce merge (audio)
Definition of mergenext
as in to combine
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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How is the word merge different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of merge are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When would amalgamate be a good substitute for merge?

While the synonyms amalgamate and merge 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

Where would blend be a reasonable alternative to merge?

Although the words blend and merge 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 is it sensible to use coalesce instead of merge?

In some situations, the words coalesce and merge are roughly equivalent. However, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

In what contexts can commingle take the place of merge?

The meanings of commingle and merge largely overlap; however, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When might fuse be a better fit than merge?

The synonyms fuse and merge are sometimes interchangeable, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When can mingle be used instead of merge?

While in some cases nearly identical to merge, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

When could mix be used to replace merge?

The words mix and merge are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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 merge Then in 1998, Nichols merged and passed control of the Plaza to Highwood Properties of North Carolina. —Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 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 Mangione's image has been merged into memes with Nintendo's Luigi, portraying him as a vigilante avenger of systemic injustice. —Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 Demonstrated ability to merge vision and industry expertise with strong project management and leadership skills. —Ayisha Miracle Mendez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for merge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merge
  1. combine
  2. mix
  3. integrate
  4. amalgamate
  5. blend
  6. incorporate
Verb
  • 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
  • The country now surpasses the cocaine production of South American countries Peru and Bolivia combined.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • In Otsuki’s collection, elements of the Japanese salaryman mixed with the urbanity of Gere’s Julian Kay create a compelling blend of references that ultimately play to each designer’s strength.
    — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • For bourbon lovers, mix up a Gold Rush (all those recipes are below).
    — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of mix
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  • The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Lauren said the future was still wide open and that Ask Ralph could eventually become voice-activated, integrate the Collection business or be added to other platforms.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • Effective plan design includes outside advisory support to elicit all stakeholder voices, facilitate consensus and amalgamate them into a seamless vision.
    — Jim Hebets, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • Practical Talmudists parsed the law and amalgamated the afternoon and the evening.
    — David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of amalgamate
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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
  • Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • The Price Tracker updates automatically to incorporate the most recent data.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In April 2024, Bill Nelson, the agency's chief at the time, announced NASA would overhaul the MSR strategy after incorporating new ideas proposed by agency research centers, academia and private industry.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of incorporate

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