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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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
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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
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There are also pieces that connect Twain to the history of Hartford, advertising which used his name or image to promote stores or utility companies.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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All About 'Mail With Mr. Zip' Families will watch as Mr. ZIP goes on all sorts of adventures to help teach children about the importance of connecting people through the mail.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2025
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Stars are element factories, fusing increasingly heavy elements in their central nuclear reactors, and producing even more precious metals in the ferocity of their supernova explosions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The canine rises up on its hind legs in an almost prayer-like pose that fuses desire and fealty.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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
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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
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Drug companies at odds with compounding pharmacies Amid the Super Bowl ad dispute is a larger battle playing out between drug companies that market lucrative weight-loss drugs and firms that sell less expensive versions made by compounding pharmacies.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
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It's really just been compounded by the tragic ending.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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For such a force to succeed, the international community must couple these capabilities with more permissive rules of engagement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Jennie will couple her latest project with The Ruby Experience, a three-city show run with performances by Kali Uchis, Dua Lipa, and Doechii.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
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The poles were put up Monday and Tuesday afternoon, the two gentlemen mentioned above strung the wire for the whole distance of three and one-half miles.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Inside is a flurry of activity, with an open kitchen, shelves of groceries and clothing, and dozens of piñatas strung from the ceiling.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, our capacity to communicate across cultural, linguistic, and ideological divides will only grow in importance.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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With an option to interconnect with other suites, the space can accommodate up to 11 guests.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Conjugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjugate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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