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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis
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as in to cooperate
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 coalesce
From the Deep South stretching north to Virginia, opposition to school integration began coalescing into a mass movement of resistance.
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Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Commentators are already forecasting a liberal version of the Tea Party movement, the grassroots backlash to Obama’s win in 2008 that coalesced around the idea that establishment Republicans were too weak to fight him.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
The Democratic Party is coalescing around a strategy of attacking Republicans for planning to cut Medicaid spending, a move that could unite the fractured party and pay dividends in the 2026 midterm elections.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
The simulations revealed that as shockwaves from each supernova radiated outward, turbulent density fluctuations created ripples that led some of the gas to coalesce into dense clumps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Commentators are already forecasting a liberal version of the Tea Party movement, the grassroots backlash to Obama’s win in 2008 that coalesced around the idea that establishment Republicans were too weak to fight him.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
The Democratic Party is coalescing around a strategy of attacking Republicans for planning to cut Medicaid spending, a move that could unite the fractured party and pay dividends in the 2026 midterm elections.
—Gabrielle M. Etzel, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Mar. 2025
The simulations revealed that as shockwaves from each supernova radiated outward, turbulent density fluctuations created ripples that led some of the gas to coalesce into dense clumps.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalesce
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At least half of the Yankees’ regular lineup is using them as Jazz Chisholm Jr, Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells combined for nine of the 15 homers.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The grand sky view, combined with the spectacular night sky without the glow of urban lights, makes this a perfect location to gaze at the Milky Way or enjoy the mystery of the desert washed in the glow of moonlight.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Many sanctuary cities in California have refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line is that despite having APIs or connectivity of one kind or another, there isn’t an ironclad guarantee that the AGIs will opt to cooperate.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Engineering talent, marketing resources, and strategic focus were divided across competing products rather than united behind a singular vision.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Social media’s ability to unite the community quickly began to shine through.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are collaborating on the steakhouse, which will be located at the Loews Kansas City hotel at 1515 Wyandotte St. Mahomes said last year that there will be a cheeseburger on the menu named for Chiefs coach Andy Reid.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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For the six-piece collection—which features workwear essentials like two-way stretch bootcut jeans, bandanas and overalls in multiple colorways—Dovetail and John Deere collaborated directly with female farmers through surveys, focus groups and wear testing.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Apr. 2025
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On July 20, 2020, Caesars merged with Eldorado to form Caesars Entertainment with Icahn’s support.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Facial Recognition: Privacy Implications and Algorithmic Bias Privacy watchdogs warn about the troubling implications of merging facial recognition technology with criminal justice data.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Coalesce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalesce. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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