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
In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a 3-dimensional device that merges living brain cells with advanced electronics to perform computational tasks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
With an experimental energy, distinct aesthetic and craftsmanship, the interplay of these materials for two of the brand’s signature collections merges the worlds of heritage and modernity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The budget, which will be debated and adjusted by the mayor and the City Council, also merges three city departments into others and eliminates the Office of Child and Youth Success.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While Calderone leans across her oxblood lacquer island in the April issue and embraces high-gloss ceilings in the media room of her Tribeca apartment, this month Grattan stands commandingly before a parrot green lacquer frame that merges with its equally colorful surroundings.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Piedmont merges with USAir In the late 1980s, Piedmont merged with USAir, which would later be known as US Airways.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
This type of technology merges physical and digital worlds, allowing users to interact with 3D digital content anchored in their real-world environments.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a 3-dimensional device that merges living brain cells with advanced electronics to perform computational tasks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
With an experimental energy, distinct aesthetic and craftsmanship, the interplay of these materials for two of the brand’s signature collections merges the worlds of heritage and modernity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The budget, which will be debated and adjusted by the mayor and the City Council, also merges three city departments into others and eliminates the Office of Child and Youth Success.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While Calderone leans across her oxblood lacquer island in the April issue and embraces high-gloss ceilings in the media room of her Tribeca apartment, this month Grattan stands commandingly before a parrot green lacquer frame that merges with its equally colorful surroundings.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
Piedmont merges with USAir In the late 1980s, Piedmont merged with USAir, which would later be known as US Airways.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
This type of technology merges physical and digital worlds, allowing users to interact with 3D digital content anchored in their real-world environments.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merges
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Once these digital brains are battle-tested, AtkinsRéalis integrates them into industrial-grade robotic bodies, ready for deployment at energy facilities worldwide.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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At that level, decisions are evaluated through a broader strategic lens that integrates economic resilience, technological development, and geopolitical competition — narrow legal or economic considerations rarely determine the outcome.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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No matter how soft or hard, these bells bring a bittersweet undertone to Book of Love’s minimalist character, filling sparse mixes with soft reminders of the band’s innocent core.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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Brian Gibson’s gangrenous bass riffs and gibbering, muffled vocals have even more gonzo energy than usual, while Chippendale mixes bombast and finesse with his customary flair.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tontey often blends the aesthetics of B-movies, horror films, and low-budget television, with DIY special effects and advanced imaging techniques.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Co-written with veteran author Lin Oliver, the book incorporates the tools of MindUP, Hawn's mental health program, which teaches students about their brains and how to regulate emotions.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The film also incorporates Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff designs in platinum with pavé diamonds on Emily Blunt as well as T by Tiffany sunglasses on Meryl Streep, weaving the brand into multiple wardrobe moments.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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