coalescence

noun

Definition of coalescencenext
as in fusion

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Recent Examples of coalescence This variation may occur because citric acid inhibits bubble coalescence, similar to the additives in Diet Coke. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Despite his individual excellence, Forsberg deferred to the Kings’ recent coalescence. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 Spike focused on important design features with a major focus on geometry, including features like a long nose and high sweep, and a custom tail volume and multi-lobe lift distribution, aiming to reduce shock coalescence. — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalescence
  1. fusion
  2. synthesis
  3. mixture
  4. amalgamation
  5. mix
  6. blend
  7. agglomeration
  8. consolidation
Noun
  • Together, the $225 million package will fund domestic facilities and production lines to help build the specialized modules needed to run commercial fusion reactors.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Among his latest stops is Moe Joe’s, a Cajun-Caribbean fusion eatery in Plainfield.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fusion
Noun
  • Unexpected structures attract attention The researchers are also investigating a second development emerging from the synthesis process.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Lamm theorized that these efforts around DNA synthesis could even lead to developing crops or trees that grow faster.
    — Colleen McKown, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of synthesis
Noun
  • The distinction matters because responding to a signal and accurately classifying an unfamiliar chemical mixture are separate tasks.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Twisted Teens are an amalgamation of buskers who each paid their dues on the streets for over a decade, and New Orleans is the final boss of the format.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The TikTok Shop, eBay Live, WhatNot and other services have reimagined the concept of direct-to-consumer sales, allowing creators to transform the experience of unwrapping sports cards into an amalgamation of home shopping and playing the lottery.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • At breakfast, order pancakes made with Loveless Cafe pancake mix.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From a federal search tied to a former congressman’s donor to a new matcha spot in Roseville, Tuesday brought a mix of political, cultural and local business news.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • The name came from the fact that the original cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg spice blend was the same as that used in pumpkin pie.
    — Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The blend of traditional and stop-motion animation is impressive, as is Kevin Michael Richardson’s Venom voice.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • From the outside, a black hole star would appear as a huge agglomeration of hydrogen gas.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Transport is the mainstay of agglomeration growth and overall harmonious spatial development.
    — Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
Definition of agglomeration
Noun
  • One reason was that the consolidation of health systems was leading to higher prices, as some systems had monopolies in certain markets.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The consolidation of power into fewer hands (with most of those being male) is not without consequences.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of consolidation

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“Coalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalescence. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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