COALESCING Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

coalescing 1 of 2

noun

as in merging

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coalescing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of coalesce

as in combining

to come together to form a single unit several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis

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as in cooperating

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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Recent Examples of coalescing

Noun

When scaled up, systems can hold on to their predictable operation, decrease infrastructure costs and scale through message grouping, chunking or coalescing. — Ajay Pandey, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 Building the Power Unit Kosinski assembled his own pit crew to realize his vivid vision of brilliant but messy underdogs coalescing to triumph in one of the world’s most popular sports. — Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025 The offensive line with a new and young left side showed signs of coalescing, enabling Patrick Mahomes to have precious time that’s been in short supply the last couple of seasons. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025

Verb

Audience review scores are coalescing, resulting in an 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Instead of coalescing around a single proposal, lawmakers across the aisle are locked in a broader fight over whether states should retain the ability to legislate on AI across certain subject areas, or at all. — Caleb Knapp, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 The opposite happens a few minutes later at the end of totality, when a Baily's bead appears, then a few more, quickly coalescing into a second diamond ring. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 That level of play, led by stellar pitching, pristine defense and timely offense finally coalescing, has lent credence to the belief this team can be a contender in a topsy-turvy AL despite an atrocious start to the year. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Four Black candidates – Luther Campbell, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Dale Holness and Elijah Manley – considered coalescing behind one candidate who could defeat Wasserman Schultz in the primary, but ultimately decided against it. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 Yangten Rinpoche is currently digitizing the entire canon of the 14th Dalai Lama’s teachings, comprising over 110 books, and is looking into coalescing that wisdom into an AI agent which people can solicit for his spiritual advice. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 But they also are tethered together in a vital and distinct way, coalescing here as nowhere else even while reflecting something deeper and broader that this particular World Cup has come to mean. — Vahe Gregorian july 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 But by the time the Paleo world was coalescing online in the ’90s, Voegtlin’s book was cited as a pioneering work. — David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

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Noun

The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Although the regular season matchups became quasi-annual after the 1996 merging of the Big 8 and the Southwest Conference to create the Big 12, the two teams still managed to find a way to one up another with some high stakes on the line.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The lunch and dinner menu is a window onto the Mediterranean, harmoniously combining the fruits of the land and the sea.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of combining

Verb

The woman is cooperating with the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into Gomez, according to her lawyers, Lisa Banks and Sarah Nesbitt.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 Aug. 2026
Court records, however, reveal the cooperating witness, a member of the Cuban-American gang, has been assisting the feds since 2015.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooperating

Noun

University of Michigan The program can include on-field and stadium-based branding, scoreboard integrations and end zone placements, digital and in-game sponsorship activations, with an exploration of jersey patches and additional premium assets.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
His integration has been particularly encouraging given the departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas and the uncertain future of Gabriel Martinelli.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of integration

Verb

Young artists like the members of the Chilean boy band Q_ARE are fusing these elements with Latin music styles, Spanish and English lyrics and Chilean slang to pioneer a uniquely Latino pop subgenre.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
The two play a long-term couple who encounter a supernatural force that causes their bodies to begin fusing together.

— Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fusing

Verb

Donalds now faces the task of uniting his party after what was a bruising primary.

— Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Written by producer and co-showrunner Cassie Pappas, the finale finds all the major players uniting at a secluded gas terminal for an exchange.

— Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of uniting

Noun

Inside a fusion machine, the plasma can reach temperatures hotter than the Sun’s core while powerful magnetic fields squeeze it into a tiny, unstable space.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
While first-round pick Broderick Jones has not lived up to his draft position — Pittsburgh did not pick up his fifth-year option and Jones’ outlook is unclear coming off spinal fusion surgery — the Steelers did hit on a number of mid-round picks.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of fusion

Verb

The musician in charge curates the guest experience, creating the soundtrack, collaborating on food and beverage menus, and arranging one-of-a-kind onsite performances that make a weekend feel like a complete all-access adventure.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Moreover, the hub is also collaborating with outside organizations, like Silica-X, 3D Systems and Georgia Tech.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

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