as in gathering
to come together into one body or place
hungry students converged on the cafeteria almost as soon as the class bell rang
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Recent Examples of converging
More than 50 countries, including oil producers and major consumers, are converging in Colombia for a fossil-fuel exit conference.
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Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Central Richmond gangs tend to congregate around Richmond’s Iron Triangle, an area near Carlson Boulevard that gets its name because of converging railroad tracks that form a triangular shape.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The researchers converging on world models aren’t a fringe movement.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The findings demonstrate how automation, biology, and machine learning are converging to reshape materials discovery at scale.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The chefs then get three hours, starting now, to put their own spin on that dessert and create 60 portions to feed to Top Chef fans converging to celebrate the series’ 20 years on the air.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Location data from these two planes show their flight paths converging after one pilot decided to abort landing and circle around to try again.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As converging forces close in, a young translator is pulled into a tightening web of power and proximity.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The ball dropped right between two converging defenders while Rojas rounded third to score the winning run.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Central Richmond gangs tend to congregate around Richmond’s Iron Triangle, an area near Carlson Boulevard that gets its name because of converging railroad tracks that form a triangular shape.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The researchers converging on world models aren’t a fringe movement.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The findings demonstrate how automation, biology, and machine learning are converging to reshape materials discovery at scale.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The chefs then get three hours, starting now, to put their own spin on that dessert and create 60 portions to feed to Top Chef fans converging to celebrate the series’ 20 years on the air.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026
Location data from these two planes show their flight paths converging after one pilot decided to abort landing and circle around to try again.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
As converging forces close in, a young translator is pulled into a tightening web of power and proximity.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
The ball dropped right between two converging defenders while Rojas rounded third to score the winning run.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for converging
Verb
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Restore Our Roads is now gathering signatures for Initiative 175, which would cement the road-spending requirement into the state’s constitution.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The denim style—defined by its super wide leg and high waist—has been sitting forgotten in the back of the closet, gathering dust the past few seasons.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nevertheless, the state’s governor, attorney general and legislative leaders were meeting to discuss how the state would respond.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Originally launched in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood, The Longest Table has become a national movement, designed to get neighbors talking to each other and meeting new friends.—
Connie Ogle
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Double-A manager Chad Epperson will take over as interim third base coach and WooSox hitting coach Collin Hetzler has been elevated to the big league staff, but beyond that Breslow said more additions will be made and that Tracy will have a voice in assembling his new staff.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closing these gaps often requires assembling small and fragmented parcels over time.—
Susan Carr,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is convening a meeting this week with various officials to discuss security at events that the president attends.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Well, on the diplomatic front, the UK has been convening European countries to try to figure out what to do with the Strait of Hormuz after combat ends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue that prediction markets intensify by merging the addictive feedback loops of social media with casino-style wagering.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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For Nasar, her design ethos is merging form and function.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the team, the event is even more incredible knowing that the whales were congregating far before the peak migration period usually spanning March and April.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over a two-year period, researchers at the Shark Lab used drones to study more than two dozen beaches up and down the California coastline and found juvenile white sharks congregating at two spots in southern Santa Barbara County and central San Diego County.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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