conjugates

verb

present tense third-person singular of conjugate
1
as in combines
to come together to form a single unit biological cells conjugating under a microscope

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2
as in compounds
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjugates
  1. combines
  2. compounds
  3. fuses
  4. connects
  5. couples
  6. strings
  7. chains
  8. integrates
Verb
  • The 42-footer, which is the first example of the American yard’s Hood 42 LM model to hit the seas, combines classic New England design with contemporary engineering to ensure seamless and stylish cruising.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Touch Grass will be produced via a hybrid production model that combines live-action actor performances, practical effects, traditional visual effects, and generative AI.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of combines
Verb
  • The point is to be honest about the aspects of your business that are genuinely hard to replicate, and to invest in whatever compounds that advantage.
    — Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Inflation creeping higher The extreme heat compounds an expensive summer for Europe, where the war has already pushed up energy costs.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of compounds
Verb
  • Dressed in dark wood and rich fabrics, The Lounge fuses Austin culinary sentiment with European classics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This unique option fuses humor and strategy into an exciting card game for all ages.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fuses
Verb
  • Black is the vice president of the 211 System Strategy, a helpline supported by the United Way that connects people to food aid, mental health services, transportation and more.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The famous Bosphorus Strait—which connects the Black Sea in the North to Sea of Marmara in the South, dividing Istanbul’s East and West sides—is filled with a constant flow of boats going about their business.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of connects
Verb
  • By deploying an aggressive, multifront strategy that couples strong law enforcement interdiction with a revolutionary model of public healthcare, Florida is proving to the nation that the war on fentanyl can be won.
    — John Koufos, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
  • Much less attention is paid to the It couples whose love stories dominated headlines at the turn of the 20th century, however.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Definition of couples
Verb
  • Antinous attempts to shrug off the token’s return, but seemingly recognizes it, and realizes in full that Odysseus has returned for revenge when the man strings his bow.
    — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • From Key Largo to Key West, the Overseas Highway strings the islands together like beads, running past lighthouses, underwater coral reef parks, and across the postcard-worthy Seven Mile Bridge.
    — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Definition of strings
Verb
  • Restaurant chains Chipotle and QDOBA pulled jalapeños last week.
    — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • To address this, Ivo uses a multi-step pipeline that chains together more than 400 model calls for each contract review.
    — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of chains
Verb
  • The company now offers flights, cars, and activities beyond accommodations, exemplified by its partnership with Uber, which integrates hotel bookings into Uber's ecosystem.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Its Lattice software integrates data from multiple sensors to provide a unified view of military operations.
    — byDavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrates
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