as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation
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Recent Examples of confluence
In this election, crypto’s appeal in key swing states could impact close races as candidates respond to a unique confluence of voter interest and economic opportunity.
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Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
But the way things have lined up, this year there is an unusual confluence of major reports as voters head to the polls.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Eventually, nearing total mental and physical breakdown, Todd makes a dramatic trip to Makatea to meet Rafi and Ina and Evie, in hopes of achieving a perfect confluence of his goals in the realms of business, relationships, and world-building.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
The race’s surprise competitiveness is the product of a confluence of events, and more than $4 million in liberal dark-money ads.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
But the way things have lined up, this year there is an unusual confluence of major reports as voters head to the polls.
—Hans Nichols, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Eventually, nearing total mental and physical breakdown, Todd makes a dramatic trip to Makatea to meet Rafi and Ina and Evie, in hopes of achieving a perfect confluence of his goals in the realms of business, relationships, and world-building.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2024
The race’s surprise competitiveness is the product of a confluence of events, and more than $4 million in liberal dark-money ads.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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