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 To build a planet At some point during the protoplanetary disk's lifetime, the rock, ice and gas begin to coalesce into planetary cores. —Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025 The snow line is particularly important in the early days of a solar system, as the cloud of dust and gas that surrounds a nascent star begins to coalesce into the protoplanetary disk from which the system’s planets and other orbiting bodies will eventually form. —Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025 Abreu’s film is chock-full of visual splendor, with a seemingly simple style coalescing into a kaleidoscopic explosion of color. —Barry Levitt, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025 Villa’s attacking riches are plentiful, but for all the excitement encompassing the additions made in the transfer window, arguably the most enthralling aspect of it is the talent of Ramsey and Rogers finally coalescing how Emery always imagined. —Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 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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  • Global sea ice extent, which combines the sea ice extents of the Arctic and Antarctic, set a new minimum for the month.
    — Andrew Freedman, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The 10 titles in the week’s overall Nielsen rankings combined for 9.27 billion minutes of viewing, down from 10.87 billion a week earlier (a decline of about 15 percent).
    — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Mills later returned to the hospital with another son and refused to cooperate with law enforcement.
    — Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The order to dismiss the charges was issued by Emil Bove III, acting deputy attorney general, who said the prosecution of Adams was politically motivated by Joe Biden’s administration and was hampering Adams’ ability to cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of cooperate
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  • Leaders of a southeast Mecklenburg town once united against a plan to overhaul the region’s transportation system are now at odds over their position and what caused the split.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Cross-brand collabs and limited-edition drops can unite fan bases and spark excitement.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of unite
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  • For some time, the two brands have been quietly collaborating on what could be the best travel package for luxury fans: the Elevate Your Cabo Experience.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Shortly before soaring to the A-list with Top Gun, Tom Cruise collaborated with director Ridley Scott on a fantasy film that the performer would be happy to forget.
    — Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of collaborate
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  • Few new players have emerged since then, while some existing startups downscaling or merging with others.
    — Liang Lei, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
  • By merging operational efficiency with digital strategy, Inova is transforming how healthcare services are delivered and managed.
    — Peter High, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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