COALESCES Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

coalesces

verb

present tense third-person singular of coalesce

as in combines

to come together to form a single unit several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis

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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 coalesces The scene coalesces around a kitchen that dishes out consistent American bar favorites like burgers, sliders, ribs, wraps and wings. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 In the supporting ones, voters tend to wait and see how the field coalesces, then follow the herd. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 For larger moons, however, the ocean can actually deepen after the moon coalesces back together again following an impact. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Sometimes there are those lightning bolt moments where the creative just coalesces. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 Under Labor rules, a leadership contest can be triggered if sufficient backing coalesces behind a challenger, typically through nominations from MPs and affiliated groups. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 Wordplay, The Crossword Column Adam Wagner’s Wednesday puzzle coalesces into a fun solve. — New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Over the course of a few hours, the smaller bubbles empty into larger ones, until the fluid coalesces into a single cavity. — Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026 These highly regulated, intricate environments are where adoption achieves scale and economic power coalesces. — Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

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The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
Made from cast iron, opal glass and decorative gold leaf, the clock combines Victorian and late-1930s elements.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of combines

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So putting SpaceX and Tesla together unites two companies that are super-hungry for cash.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Skydance, a small production company founded by David Ellison in 2006, has turned into a media giant that unites not only two legacy Hollywood studios but also broadcasting, streaming, and news network assets.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of unites

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Cooking itself has become another way Jessie James Decker connects with her children.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
For her, the meticulous care behind every bottle of extra virgin olive oil ultimately connects back to a larger philosophy about beauty and health.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of connects

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When the weather cooperates, book an al fresco table among the pagoda trees and boxwoods of the lush garden that feels light years away from the city.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
If risk is purely a market phenomenon, the response is to time entries and exits well and hope the cycle cooperates.

— Khalifa Aldhaheri, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooperates

Verb

During the summer, the program collaborates daily with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, on wildland fires.

— Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
His team collaborates with costume makers and other specialists, each bringing expertise in areas such as mascots, corsets and casual wear.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborates

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The interface splits each 2-core fiber into two single-core fibers inside the repeater for efficient amplification, then merges them back into 2-core fibers.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
The deal merges two major players in the wedding tech category.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

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