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as in combines
to come together to form a single unit
several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis
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as in unites
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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Recent Examples of coalesces
But Mamdani consistently hasn’t surpassed 50 percent support in polling, suggesting an opening exists if Sliwa drops out and the opposition coalesces behind Cuomo.
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Jesse Byrnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
The 2018 film First Reformed cast him as a minister whose painful past coalesces with an environmentalist awakening in an epic crisis of faith.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
This coalesces and makes sense of the barrage of assaults designed to undermine Americans’ trust in our country, our Constitution and all the principles upon which it was built.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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The new device combines this century-old turbine concept with modern triboelectric materials.—
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No other hotel combines the storied grandeur, the stylish Art Deco decor, the roster of legendary visitors, and that afternoon tea.—
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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of the Broadway community, unites theater lovers to make a lifesaving and life-affirming difference for people facing HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the country.—
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Venus, planet of harmony, unites with eager Mars in your 5th House of Ideation, adding heaps of inspiration into everything around you.—
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For members of the Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, a coalition of nonprofits that operates a hotline for reports of ICE activity and connects residents with legal and community support, the risk is not theoretical.—
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Disneyland's monorail is a historic transportation system that connects the park.—
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When the weather cooperates, snag a seat outdoors for prime people-watching opportunities.—
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Seeing the auroras as far south of Indianapolis, of course, depends on if the weather cooperates.—
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The Chinese startup has a strategic partnership with Changan Automobile, which not only invested in the startup but also collaborates closely on technological innovation.—
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The group collaborates with schools to provide free music education that can inspire personal development, foster a sense of community, and prepare future leaders.—
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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.—
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The quintessential style merges the charm of a vintage silhouette with a more mature, modern appeal.—
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“Coalesces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalesces. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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