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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of merge After the House settlement approval, the Matador Club merged with Texas Tech’s Red Raider Club, the longtime donor arm of Texas Tech athletics. —The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 July 2025 The Summit Fire and the 20-acre Jacket Fire near the Nork Fork of the Salmon River will be merged into a single incident called the Marble Complex. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025 Researchers hope to continue to merge 3D printing and life sciences to continue learning about insect evolution — past, present, and future. —Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025 Each piece from the collaborative collection merges flavor with fashion, inspired by Olipop’s soda flavors, including Cherry Cola, Strawberry Vanilla, Cream Soda and Orange Cream. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 July 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
  • Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The 32-year-old was one of the best tight ends in the NFL with 2,341 receiving yards on 197 receptions with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2019 and 2020 combined.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Geologists recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 3 miles down the volcano's slopes during the eruption.
    — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • In finance, a risk score mixing public trends and private accounts, shown to a junior analyst without full rights, could breach GDPR, costing millions.
    — Suman Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • Nevertheless, a substantial opportunity exists for an innovator to integrate AI into the browser seamlessly.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.
    — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • With seven of its nine tracks hitting Billboard’s Top Ten, Thriller amalgamated the lines of genre, form and grandly, that of race leading Black music back to its natural position of the forefront amid the clouds of being marginalized.
    — Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Definition of amalgamate
Verb
  • In her tutorial, Cox applies the concealer under her eyes, between her eyebrows, on her cheekbones, and around her nose before blending the product out with a brush — effectively brightening her under eyes and the high points of her face while evening out her skin tone.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • These houses buy grapes from many different farmers and then blend them together to produce a wine that tastes the same year after year.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • For an easy way to boost your fiber intake, try incorporating a few of the foods listed above into your favorite meals and snacks.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2025
  • Further measures, including requiring foreign e-commerce firms to incorporate locally and pay VAT, are under consideration.
    — Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
Definition of incorporate

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