as in consolidations
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the merger of the two companies will create the largest Internet service provider in the country
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Recent Examples of mergers
This year’s final rodeo in Park City seemed marked by the uncertainty generated by ongoing industry woes—massive studio mergers, job insecurity, and the growing use of AI during production, among others.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Most recently, state lawmakers have tweaked mayoral control by adding members elected by parent leaders to the city’s Panel for Educational Policy, which votes on large contracts, systemwide policies, and school closures and mergers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Shaziah Singh counsels public and private strategic buyers on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and debt transactions, and corporate matters.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Previously, Newman was a sales and marketing executive in the travel industry, specializing in strategic planning and change management, leading teams through mergers and acquisitions, and helping organizations grow stronger.
—Andrea Naversen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The researchers found that regions around neutron star mergers produce gamma-rays with high energy, but this radiation was unable to escape.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Financial Times reported seven weeks ago that Greg Gut, Shell's former head of mergers and acquisitions and the key proponent of a BP takeover, had left the company prior to the no-bid announcement.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Banks are under increasing pressure to consider mergers to achieve the scale and resources to invest in emerging technology that is demanded by consumers and business customers.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Most recently, state lawmakers have tweaked mayoral control by adding members elected by parent leaders to the city’s Panel for Educational Policy, which votes on large contracts, systemwide policies, and school closures and mergers.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Shaziah Singh counsels public and private strategic buyers on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and debt transactions, and corporate matters.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Previously, Newman was a sales and marketing executive in the travel industry, specializing in strategic planning and change management, leading teams through mergers and acquisitions, and helping organizations grow stronger.
—Andrea Naversen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The budget for schools factoring in the new formula and facilities mergers and closures saves about $48 million, the district stated.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The researchers found that regions around neutron star mergers produce gamma-rays with high energy, but this radiation was unable to escape.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The Financial Times reported seven weeks ago that Greg Gut, Shell's former head of mergers and acquisitions and the key proponent of a BP takeover, had left the company prior to the no-bid announcement.
—Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Banks are under increasing pressure to consider mergers to achieve the scale and resources to invest in emerging technology that is demanded by consumers and business customers.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mergers
Noun
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Closures and consolidations Sunshine Elementary will close.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is in the midst of a diocese-wide reorganization, known as Beacons of Light, that attempts to address some of those demographic changes through parish consolidations.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mergers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mergers. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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