as in consolidations
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the merger of the two companies will create the largest Internet service provider in the country
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Recent Examples of mergers
Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
In the mid-2020s, WAN-IFRA expanded through mergers with other global media associations, including DistriPress (2024) and FIPP (2026), broadening its scope across the wider media and publishing industry.
—Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Jack Daniel’s has been in the news a lot recently, as its parent company Brown-Forman has courted potential mergers with or acquisitions by two different companies—Sazerac (the owner of Buffalo Trace) and Pernod Ricard (the French company that controls Jameson Irish Whiskey).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Since Prosus’s Just Eat deal last year, European regulators are rethinking their approach to mergers in the EU.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Its foothold as the dominant carrier in Charlotte stems from a century of aviation milestones and major mergers.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Most industry observers think that prior mergers, such as Delta being allowed to swallow Northwest in 2008 and United eating Continental in 2010, resulted in higher airfares.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Presidents normally don’t take a direct role in approving or rejecting mergers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Regulatory hurdles loom States are taking an increasingly active role in policing mergers.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
In the mid-2020s, WAN-IFRA expanded through mergers with other global media associations, including DistriPress (2024) and FIPP (2026), broadening its scope across the wider media and publishing industry.
—Marlen Bartsch, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Jack Daniel’s has been in the news a lot recently, as its parent company Brown-Forman has courted potential mergers with or acquisitions by two different companies—Sazerac (the owner of Buffalo Trace) and Pernod Ricard (the French company that controls Jameson Irish Whiskey).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
Since Prosus’s Just Eat deal last year, European regulators are rethinking their approach to mergers in the EU.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Its foothold as the dominant carrier in Charlotte stems from a century of aviation milestones and major mergers.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Most industry observers think that prior mergers, such as Delta being allowed to swallow Northwest in 2008 and United eating Continental in 2010, resulted in higher airfares.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Presidents normally don’t take a direct role in approving or rejecting mergers.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Regulatory hurdles loom States are taking an increasingly active role in policing mergers.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mergers
Noun
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Recommendations from that study led to consolidations in last year’s budget, and a voluntary retirement buyout program.—
Abby Church,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Mergers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mergers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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