amalgamate

verb

ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt How to pronounce amalgamate (audio)
Definition of amalgamatenext
as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings

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How is the word amalgamate different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of amalgamate are blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use blend instead of amalgamate?

While in some cases nearly identical to amalgamate, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When would coalesce be a good substitute for amalgamate?

The words coalesce and amalgamate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is commingle a more appropriate choice than amalgamate?

Although the words commingle and amalgamate have much in common, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of amalgamate?

The words fuse and amalgamate can be used in similar contexts, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could merge be used to replace amalgamate?

In some situations, the words merge and amalgamate are roughly equivalent. However, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

Where would mingle be a reasonable alternative to amalgamate?

The meanings of mingle and amalgamate largely overlap; however, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

In what contexts can mix take the place of amalgamate?

The synonyms mix and amalgamate are sometimes interchangeable, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

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Recent Examples of amalgamate Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025 Spandex legging boots, Balenciaga A few years prior, the label amalgamated with Bad Boy Entertainment, the widely successful record label owned by music mogul Diddy. —Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one. —Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 Jobs demonstrated the value of amalgamating technology, art, and user-centric design. —IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amalgamate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamate
  1. combine
  2. merge
  3. mix
  4. integrate
  5. blend
  6. incorporate
Verb
  • Cute, kitschy items are a staple of East Asian culture, and Asian discount stores like Miniso and Daiso, which combined have hundreds of locations in the US, sell highly coveted blind box toys for under $5.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
  • No duo combined for more goals than Poulin and Stacey during the regular season.
    — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Definition of combine
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  • Things began falling apart when the team tried merging Siri’s old code with the new one.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
  • So much water flows down the mountain that Tudy Creek — normally about 4 feet across — swells and merges with another creek to form a violent river that rages down the road between them.
    — Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Definition of merge
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  • Southerners will mix sweet tea with lemonade for an Arnold Palmer or with Kentucky bourbon for hard iced tea.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 May 2025
  • Episodes of natural selection are sometimes ephemeral, and evidence of them vanishes from our genomes when the selective pressures subside or when populations mix.
    — Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.
    — Maria Williams, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • This transition to renewable energy not only supports our broader decarbonization goals but also reinforces our dedication to integrating sustainable practices into the core of our operations.
    — Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
Definition of integrate
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  • The company blends sales and streaming data as well as total audience impressions at radio to paint a picture of which hard rock tracks are the most popular in the U.S.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Mooresville blends small-town charm with high-speed innovation.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • Each property owner’s relief is based on a formula that incorporates the value of their home, the Idaho Statesman previously reported.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2025
  • His diplomacy must incorporate a complex mix of sanctions, prisoner releases, and rallying of allies.
    — Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Definition of incorporate

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