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 He is known for his skillful wedge game and a booming drive, but at Memorial Park, his whole game coalesced perfectly. —Ben Morse, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025 These asteroids are thought to consist of leftover planetesimals, the building blocks of planets that never fully coalesced into a larger body. —Victoria Corless, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Inhaler, which first coalesced as Dublin schoolmates more than a decade ago, includes Hewson, guitarist Josh Jenkinson, bassist Rob Keating and drummer Ryan McMahon. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025 With opacity and camouflage as key strategies, the tropical landscape and the body coalesce, making identity elusive. —María Elena Ortiz, Artforum, 1 Apr. 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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  • The rug combines neutral and rich colors and blends with various decor styles.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • An old John Lennon demo was transformed into a complete song by isolating his vocals (and George Harrison’s guitar tone) and combining that with new recordings from the rest of the living band.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Other mothers told me that some of their darkest moments came when their own body didn’t cooperate.
    — Jessica Slice, The Atlantic, 14 Apr. 2025
  • If his health cooperates and his development continues, Fashanu could be a huge part of the Jets’ future.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of cooperate
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  • Republican leaders in the House worked to unite their divided party behind the budget plan this week before Congress leaves town for a two-week recess.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • California has 43 Democratic House members, who tend to be united in questioning the Trump tariff policies.
    — David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of unite
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  • The artist collaborated with organizers at the foundation to plan the sweeping showcase of his work.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Uchis also took the oppurtunity to thank Jennie for inviting her to collaborate on Ruby.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of collaborate
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  • The platforms and device teams merged last year under Osterloh, who said the move was necessary for quicker integration of AI across all of Google's products.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Malone backed Zaslav, the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO, in his bold 2021 move to merge Discovery with WarnerMedia.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of merge

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