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

Some common synonyms of commingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can amalgamate be used instead of commingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and commingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than commingle?

Although the words blend and commingle have much in common, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might coalesce be a better fit than commingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to commingle, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use fuse instead of commingle?

In some situations, the words fuse and commingle are roughly equivalent. However, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

Where would merge be a reasonable alternative to commingle?

The meanings of merge and commingle largely overlap; however, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When could mingle be used to replace commingle?

The words mingle and commingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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 commingle?

The words mix and commingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commingle Including, once, Sarah Jessica Parker herself. Landmarks generally doesn’t love a gate — the idea being that stoops are semi-public space, where neighborhood residents can sit, socialize, observe, commingle — but, obviously, this particular situation is a little different. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 Jan. 2025 The bottom line: That opens most of social media up as a Wild West of expression, where high-quality, trustworthy information will commingle with garbage and misinformation. Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 This differs from New York City’s matching program, which prohibits commingling funds and doesn’t permit funds transferred to a political committee to count as an expenditure. Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025 The disease can be spread by contact with infected birds, commingling with wild birds or their droppings, equipment or clothing worn by anyone working with the animals. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for commingle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio The dining room at a Parkdale, Oregon, retreat designed by Guggenheim Architecture and Design Studio combines a concert of natural wood finishes, celebrating the palette of the rural setting.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The Cyclones leaned heavily on Jones and forward Joshua Jefferson and the two combined for 26 points on 10-of-12 shooting.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Spartans, who also lost Bianca Fleitas during the first game, has been mixing and matching lineups throughout the season.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Morello mixed in brief passages of his own distinctive sound, but the overall effect remained tied to an older tradition.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • More precisely, the team behind the simulation discovered that binary black hole pairs formed in dense star clusters first align their spins before coming together and merging.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
  • In December, Alum Rock Union School District in East San Jose announced plans to close or merge 13 schools by the end of next year to tackle the district’s $20 million budget shortfall.
    Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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  • Also at the University of Chicago, NORC is part of a consortium that last year received a $53 million, 10-year grant to better integrate the use of evidence and data into USAID programs.
    Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
  • The decade is lushly integrated into the storyline, a soft focus and sepia tones bring an air of nostalgia to the fore as the sets and cast recreate the trappings of a gritty Madrid, 1979.
    Holly Jones, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Guridi’s tender and funny artwork adeptly captures the heart of the tale, blending lively, loose line drawings with just the right touch of color and texture.
    Barney Saltzberg, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Sephora is its the biggest wholesale deal so far: The beauty retailer carries some exclusive scents, including Carnivale, a fragrance that sells for $102 and blends together juicy mango, sandalwood and creamy vanilla.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • His new record charts its moody, introspective emotional odyssey through a soundscape that amalgamates gospel, soul, dancehall, Miami bass, trap, Afrobeats and more.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The partnership aims to amalgamate marketing touchpoints for DXL, which had previously used various technologies to do the same job.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • The soils are Jurassic era clay-limestone and red clay intermingled with large stones.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • North Dakota has had a particularly contentious relationship with the federal government over its management of public lands that intermingle with parcels owned by the state or private citizens.
    Mary Steurer, ProPublica, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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