1
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
biological cells conjugating under a microscope
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2
as in to connect
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 conjugate
Limited in range but emotionally enlightening, the instruction resonantly conjugates the way language makes and unmakes us.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
Her legs were covered in razor nicks incurred while conjugating irregular verbs and gendering the nouns, der, die, das.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper's Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022
Its formula contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), green coffee bean extract, acetyl l-carnitine, l-carnitine l-tartrate, and chromium picolinate.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
Traditional teaching methods, like asking students to conjugate a verb on the spot or translate a complex Latin passage in front of their peers, can be tedious at best and nail-bitingly nerve-racking at worst.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2024
Her legs were covered in razor nicks incurred while conjugating irregular verbs and gendering the nouns, der, die, das.
—Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper's Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022
Its formula contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), green coffee bean extract, acetyl l-carnitine, l-carnitine l-tartrate, and chromium picolinate.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
Traditional teaching methods, like asking students to conjugate a verb on the spot or translate a complex Latin passage in front of their peers, can be tedious at best and nail-bitingly nerve-racking at worst.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023
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That’s partly down to $64 billion in American military assistance and $66 billion provided by all other countries combined, fueling Ukraine’s fighting spirit that confounded predictions of swift Russian victory.—
Artem Grudinin,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Geopolitical instability and unrest in Eastern Europe, combined with the worsening situation in the South China Sea, are set to disrupt the global supply chain.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Thinking Game event was the second meeting of IRL Movie Club, a nationwide initiative to connect independent film communities through in-person screenings and conversations.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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But state workers like David Haug who already are in offices twice a week aren’t convinced two more days in person would present substantial opportunities to connect with colleagues.—
William Melhado,
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5 Mar. 2025
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Now, Eisen is reshaping Miami’s new design narrative with high-profile projects launching at the Aston Martin Residences, Miami Beach’s 5 Park, and Missoni Baia, fusing tropical ease with IMG’s fashion-forward approach.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mercury fusing with Saturn opens access to the spiritual realm.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the University of Chicago, a spokesman for NORC, which 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, declined to comment on the status of its funding.—
Dan Petrella,
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1 Mar. 2025
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Failure to meet these requirements can result in severe penalties, compounding their issues with the ASFR program.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Since 1960, compounding dividends have accounted for 85% of the S&P 500′s total return, according to Hartford Funds.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
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The park coupled the announcement with a construction update for its Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster, which was announced in 2023 and is set to open in 2026.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the series hybrid, the engine is not mechanically coupled to the wheels at all.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Cars everywhere were ablaze, and a dome of embers arced above the avenue like festival lights strung above streets in Little Italy.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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After a while, the building’s owner strung a chain out front to deter trespassers — to no avail.—
Brittany Loggins,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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The world is more complex, interconnected, and dynamic than ever before.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Because here's the thing: Today's world is deeply interconnected.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Conjugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugate. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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