amalgamate

verb

ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt How to pronounce amalgamate (audio)
Definition of amalgamatenext
as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings

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How is the word amalgamate different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of amalgamate are blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use blend instead of amalgamate?

While in some cases nearly identical to amalgamate, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When would coalesce be a good substitute for amalgamate?

The words coalesce and amalgamate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is commingle a more appropriate choice than amalgamate?

Although the words commingle and amalgamate have much in common, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of amalgamate?

The words fuse and amalgamate can be used in similar contexts, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could merge be used to replace amalgamate?

In some situations, the words merge and amalgamate are roughly equivalent. However, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

Where would mingle be a reasonable alternative to amalgamate?

The meanings of mingle and amalgamate largely overlap; however, 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 amalgamate?

The synonyms mix and amalgamate are sometimes interchangeable, but 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 amalgamate Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025 Spandex legging boots, Balenciaga A few years prior, the label amalgamated with Bad Boy Entertainment, the widely successful record label owned by music mogul Diddy. —Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one. —Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 Jobs demonstrated the value of amalgamating technology, art, and user-centric design. —IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amalgamate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamate
  1. combine
  2. merge
  3. mix
  4. integrate
  5. blend
  6. incorporate
Verb
  • Recognizing this reality, Mexico has developed an innovative consular model that combines diplomacy, a humanitarian approach and direct action for the benefit of its population abroad.
    — Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • Photo by Eric Lucero Most Popular Denver’s Inside Stories combines the capabilities of a large design firm with the hands-on approach of a smaller studio, giving clients the best of both worlds.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Things began falling apart when the team tried merging Siri’s old code with the new one.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
  • So much water flows down the mountain that Tudy Creek — normally about 4 feet across — swells and merges with another creek to form a violent river that rages down the road between them.
    — Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Definition of merge
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  • When Malene Barnett was eight years old, her third-grade art teacher forbade her from mixing paints to match the rich chocolate-brown skin tone of her infant cousin.
    — Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • In one bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt. Cream and mix the wet ingredients.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Definition of mix
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  • The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.
    — Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • The resort’s longevity program integrates the Mylife Changer method and anti-inflammatory metabolic program that targets detoxifying and cell-regeneration treatments, biohacking and movement.
    — Emily Burns, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Definition of integrate
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  • The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • The film blends live action (with, the company notes, SAG-AFTRA actors) alongside imagery created by gen AI tech.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • Our testers incorporated the whitening strips into their regular routines for one to three weeks to get a full idea of how well each product held up to their claims.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 May 2025
  • At the Well, a Jewish wellness group, incorporates the Zodiac into its work.
    — Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
Definition of incorporate

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