as in combines
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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Recent Examples of merges
The difference is that with more episodes, the bad merges with the good.
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Matthew Razak, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The university merges free speech with civility, thereby promoting respectful discourse.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The track — part of his forthcoming album BarrioKandela (out March 20 via Stonetree Records) — merges alt-fusion hip-hop with sacred rituals, honoring the preparation of cacao.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
This high-end piece perfectly merges old-world detail with the countertop of a modern kitchen.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Post-Digital Sax A cyborg woodwind that merges a real vibrating reed with a digital brain.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Five years ago, Anna Milani founded Sparkd, which merges movement with cognitive training.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
This bold design with zebra print accent nails merges sophistication with a touch of untamed flair, creating a perfect balance of style and individuality.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Framed by tropical foliage with views of Phang Nga Bay, this boxing session merges cultural immersion, adrenaline, and the beauty of nature into one session.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Matthew Razak, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The university merges free speech with civility, thereby promoting respectful discourse.
—Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The track — part of his forthcoming album BarrioKandela (out March 20 via Stonetree Records) — merges alt-fusion hip-hop with sacred rituals, honoring the preparation of cacao.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2026
This high-end piece perfectly merges old-world detail with the countertop of a modern kitchen.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Post-Digital Sax A cyborg woodwind that merges a real vibrating reed with a digital brain.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
Five years ago, Anna Milani founded Sparkd, which merges movement with cognitive training.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
This bold design with zebra print accent nails merges sophistication with a touch of untamed flair, creating a perfect balance of style and individuality.
—Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026
Framed by tropical foliage with views of Phang Nga Bay, this boxing session merges cultural immersion, adrenaline, and the beauty of nature into one session.
—Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merges
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Innovate Energy combines Mike’s personal journey with the nuclear power’s broader evolution into a movement and a book aimed at people running mines, mills, and remote operations who are tired of gambling on the grid.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Volkswagen’s The Force, 2011 Just try to resist smiling while watching this adorable Volkswagen commercial, which combines youthful ambition and some loving sleight of hand.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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To this end, consumers are waiting for the global rollout of the Meta Ray-Ban Display model, which integrates a display in the right lens to show wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls and visual AI information.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The model integrates with current workflows, offering flexibility.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Shepherd notes with pride that Renee’s Garden offers common flowers in multiple colors and forms, such as 16 different nasturtiums and 23 zinnia varieties, as well as specialty mixes such as pollinator mixes and others.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fortune Cookie Martini The Super Bowl beverage menu, which ranges in price from $19 to $22, mixes creativity with whimsy, including with Chinatown’s Fortune Cookie Martini.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Modern chairs with forest green upholstery offer a cozier take on the typical dining area that blends with the style of the open living room.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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First launched in 2024, the broadcast has introduced a new viewing experience that blends live NFL game action with the look and feel of the iconic Madden video game.—
Steve Bornstein,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her bodice-ripping, visually sumptuous version, in theaters Friday, incorporates some essential literary elements, but also imagines what’s in between the lines of Brontë’s writing, including sultry moments between the protagonists.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Each arm incorporates multiple servo motors arranged to provide precise, coordinated movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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