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merges

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present tense third-person singular of merge

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to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout years of living side by side had failed to merge the various ethnic groups into one community, and the city remained more of a mosaic than a melting pot

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Recent Examples of merges An elephant’s head merges with the body of a cactus that wears Birkenstock-style sandals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 June 2026 The barrel-leg is so trendy right now, and this Lululemon find merges the cut with a cozy pair of sweats, resulting in polished, modern pants that look and feel good. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 The Future is Right Now Luxury eyewear that merges technology and top-notch service is not some future aspiration. — K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026 In short, the Samsung Odyssey G55C merges extreme visual immersion with tournament-grade responsiveness. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 The waiver merges separate funding streams covering assessments, teacher development, English language learners, student support and after-school programs into one block grant. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Sportico Studio merges Sportico’s unmatched sports business editorial coverage and industry-best live events platforms to capture the business of sports in digital media formats. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026 The Sixteen camera merges the analog appeal of film with the instant digital playback of video, giving the filmmaker free rein to shoot with creativity while ensuring producers and editors will have immediate access to the digital images as dailies, for backup and quick editing. — Shirl Leigh june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026 The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

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When this anger combines with the anonymity afforded by the internet, backlash is almost inevitable, Sarkis previously told USA TODAY.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of combines

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As the powder is heated, LMP forms first and mixes evenly with the LFP.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Chile Lime Rub pairs bold New Mexican chiles with tart lime, and Butcher’s Rub mixes salt, pepper and garlic with chile flakes, paprika and mustard seed, plus a dash of Worcestershire sauce.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
His work, which blends documentary photography with conceptual practice, has earned honors including the Hasselblad Award and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of blends

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During the first morning of our stay, Sean led us in a morning stretch-and-breathe class that incorporates breath work and gentle yoga poses.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the overall quality across thousands of equities, not just one catalyst, incorporates the 30 strongest stocks, and rebalances them with rigor.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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