coalesce

verb

ˌkō-ə-ˈles How to pronounce coalesce (audio)
Definition of coalescenext
1
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis

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2
as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the historic preservation movement gained momentum when the two groups coalesced

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

Some common synonyms of coalesce are amalgamate, blend, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When would amalgamate be a good substitute for coalesce?

While the synonyms amalgamate and coalesce 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

When can blend be used instead of coalesce?

The synonyms blend and coalesce are sometimes interchangeable, but blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might commingle be a better fit than coalesce?

The words commingle and coalesce are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When is fuse a more appropriate choice than coalesce?

The words fuse and coalesce 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 coalesce?

Although the words merge and coalesce have much in common, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

In what contexts can mingle take the place of coalesce?

The meanings of mingle and coalesce largely overlap; however, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

Where would mix be a reasonable alternative to coalesce?

While in some cases nearly identical to coalesce, 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 coalesce Pressure has risen in recent weeks for opposition to Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, to coalesce behind one candidate. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 Sep. 2025 Across the galaxy, stars are born in immense clouds of gas and dust — stellar nurseries where gravity coaxes material to coalesce and ignite. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025 The book functions as a set of nesting dolls, offering stories embedded in stories, a series of overlapping detours and evasions that ultimately coalesce as a vivid and coherent whole. —Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025 At best, this is a top-10 defense just waiting to coalesce. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coalesce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalesce
  1. combine
  2. cooperate
  3. unite
  4. collaborate
  5. merge
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  • Once a 19th-century military outpost, Fort Robinson now combines historic sites with miles of hiking and horseback trails.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • By combining co-creation, creator signals, and data systems, the company has built an engine for capturing information at scale and acting on it faster than rivals.
    — Jamie Gutfreund, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • His comments come as South Korea reels from the raids – one of the largest by US immigration enforcement agencies in recent years, and which threatens to create a rift between two close partners that have long cooperated on military and economic matters.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The report was shared with authorities, and the district cooperated with the investigation, Bohrer said.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of cooperate
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  • Charlie inspired millions, and tonight, all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Definition of unite
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  • More advanced methods, including differential privacy and federated learning, allow researchers to collaborate without moving sensitive data outside hospital walls.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Pliops is collaborating with Tensormesh, inference optimization software.
    — Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Definition of collaborate
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  • Follow all signs and instructions to merge, slow down, or stop.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • To that end, Parmigiano Reggiano will merge into the MetLife Stadium marketing and menu.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Definition of merge

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