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How is the word commingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of commingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can amalgamate be used instead of commingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and commingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than commingle?

Although the words blend and commingle have much in common, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might coalesce be a better fit than commingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to commingle, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use fuse instead of commingle?

In some situations, the words fuse and commingle are roughly equivalent. However, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

Where would merge be a reasonable alternative to commingle?

The meanings of merge and commingle largely overlap; however, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When could mingle be used to replace commingle?

The words mingle and commingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

In what contexts can mix take the place of commingle?

The words mix and commingle can be used in similar contexts, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of commingle Everson charts parallels between these men’s labors; their transmissions are shot through with the specificities of history, commingling gestures of labor and protest. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024 In these years, streaming technology helped fracture pop conventions by allowing genres to commingle. Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024 But those improvements have yet to reach the cyber-realm, where civilian and government networks are commingled and defensive and offensive tools are often indistinguishable. Susan Hennessey, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017 The skeleton is made up of about 350 fossils from six different animals whose bones washed into a river after death some 150 million years ago and commingled. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for commingle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
Verb
  • The technology combines two molecules—one fragranced and one odor-neutral.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The hope is that all the pollution cuts combined will limit the world's warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius compared to average global temperatures from the late 1800s.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Add the pureed carrots, beans and broth and mix well.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Different species of salmon are occasionally mixed up.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The company is actively seeking to merge with another operating company to address its financial challenges.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Chatter about the inevitability of consolidation within the streaming world has been going on for well over a year now, with a widespread expectation that at some point, a couple of major platforms will either merge or go away.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Because the light seamlessly integrates into the band, the beam is steady when running.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Both Apple and Google are starting to integrate Generative AI into their smartphone operating systems.
    Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Simply sweep on your favorite hue with your finger tips and blend at the crease for blurred, yet vivid color in seconds.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • For example, a midsized digital marketing agency might partner with a boutique UX design firm to offer more comprehensive services, such as creating end-to-end digital experiences that seamlessly blend marketing messaging with user-friendly interfaces.
    Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The album amalgamates this twilight mood into a cohesive, moody, sometimes melancholic, often achingly pretty 34 minutes of music.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Since the coming of Thriller, Michael Jackson took on the task of amalgamating his music videos with cinematic vignettes, as evidenced in works that followed the record-breaking film.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The show has its moments of comedy intermingled with the action and drama.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, human development in fire-prone regions, especially in the wildland-urban interface, where neighborhoods intermingle with forest and grassland vegetation, has introduced new, highly flammable fuels.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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