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 Throughout the book, in an attempt to merge urban fantasy with pastoral otherness, Lin brings up smartphones, high-rises, subways, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. —Aditi Sriram, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 Google merged DeepMind with Google Brain, another AI research unit at the search company, to become Google DeepMind in April 2023. —Hayden Field, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025 In March, the administration notified the remaining employees at the agency that they would be terminated, and that the agency would merge with the State Department. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025 The Emmy-award-winning series somehow managed to merge sharp wit with wholehearted sincerity, reminding us that, in the end, family is what makes life truly special, no matter how chaotic or comical things can be. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Apr. 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
  • To save even more, consider mixing materials—for example, combining wood posts with metal balusters.
    — Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Something their protagonists have in common with great fictional detectives is an unorthodox set of personal habits, combined with an idiosyncratically skewed moral compass.
    — Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of combine
Verb
  • Simply mix up your behavior and choose to walk or roll while listening to quality discussions with longer formats, soothing voices, that offer stepwise solutions.
    — Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Despite being a relatively simple design of tiny flicks mixed with dots, nail technicians somehow stretched this look into at least 50 different variations back then.
    — Thalía Henao, Allure, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • More than 15,000 square feet was added and integrated with the clubhouse’s exterior while preserving millwork, chandeliers and fireplaces.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • The current generation of AI works by amalgamating existing data, analyzing common patterns and predicting a best-fit solution.
    — Steve Rodda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of amalgamate
Verb
  • The space showcased an extensive collection of high jewelry watches, demonstrating Bulgari’s mastery in blending horology with haute jewelry.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • It is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • One of the biggest physical changes for me came from incorporating lymphatic drainage, either by self-massaging or with a therapist.
    — Eman Bare, Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Here's an easy way to incorporate fascinating scholarship.
    — JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 21 Apr. 2025
Definition of incorporate

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