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coalesce

[koh-uh-les] / ˌkoʊ əˈlɛs /
VERB
blend, come together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consolidate fuse integrate unite
STRONG
adhere amalgamate associate bracket cleave cling cohere combine commingle commix conjoin connect incorporate join link merge mingle mix relate stick wed
WEAK
hook up with join up with tie in with
Antonyms
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divide separate
STRONG
detach disconnect disjoin dissociate divorce loosen not conform part remove sever unfasten

Example Sentences

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Party leaders did coalesce behind one of the Democrats running to replace Pelosi, Scott Wiener, a liberal state senator who is vying be the first openly gay person to represent San Francisco in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

As entertainment media become dominant, they naturally coalesce around formats best suited for the technology and business model.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

In the case of older women, ageism and misogyny sometimes coalesce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Some business leaders threatened to leave the city, while others spent millions behind the scenes to try to coalesce support around other mayoral candidates.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

Particles of ash swirled loosely in their midst, but refused to coalesce.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull