as in combines
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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Recent Examples of merges
The quintessential style merges the charm of a vintage silhouette with a more mature, modern appeal.
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Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
Facing the mainland, Amrum’s east side is gentler and merges into the intertidal Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The novel merges their long experience working crushing hours for local businesses on the cusp of unionization with the real-life saga of grocery cooperative workers fighting to earn a living wage.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Truth strengthens as the Sun merges with sympathetic Venus in your 3rd House of Correspondence, gifting your speech with empathy and precision.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
This one merges Shakespeare and Chinese folklore, Mandarin and English (with live theatrical subtitles).
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
Viewers finally see that inside is some kind of glowing stone that merges with young Henry's body, and apparently is a connection to the Mind Flayer (think back to Seasons 2 and 3).
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
While either company taking over would mean more upheaval for a company that has cycled through three owners in a decade, for the streaming business the injection of resources will be dramatic – at least until Netflix merges it out of existence.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
At Elevation Grille, that stage is surrounded by an atmosphere that merges open mic culture with a full nightlife setting.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merges
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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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The system integrates detection, tracking, and interception capabilities into a single operational workflow.—
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Franz’s professional identity also reflects a modern, multifaceted skill set—one that integrates communication, composure, and performance.—
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The system features a robotic arm that mixes a wide range of cocktails with precision.—
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Producer Francesco Piro mixes the album with an ear for the alien and otherworldly so that none of the sounds feel like they were played by a few guys in a room.—
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This short film blends traditional animation with abstract expressionism using innovative video-to-video techniques.—
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The San Bernardino band is a pioneer of the subgenre, which blends the traditional instrumentation of Mexican folk balladry with elements of American trap music, namely its beats and the gritty lyrical content that deals with matters of moving contraband, turf wars and endless hustle.—
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Aniston also incorporates at-home rituals like ice facials and sheet masks, and supplements with professional treatments like microneedling and Thermage.—
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However, the movie draws on several elements of the Palm Springs trip and incorporates them into the Barcelona storyline.—
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“Merges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merges. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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