Definitions

merge

[murj] / mɜrdʒ /

VERB

bring or come together

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb blend combine consolidate fuse incorporate join meld unite

STRONG

amalgamate assimilate cement centralize coalesce compound conglomerate converge intermingle intermix marry meet mingle mix network pool submerge synthesize tag

WEAK

be swallowed up become lost in become partners come aboard deal one in hitch on hook up immerge interface join up line up melt into plug into slap on tack on team up throw in together tie in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disconnect disjoin disperse divide part separate

STRONG

scatter unmix

Example Sentences

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These giant black hole duos are expected to form naturally after galaxies merge.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Analysts expect further consolidation of Musk's business empire in 2027, when they say SpaceX will likely merge with his electric car company, Tesla, which is increasingly focused on robotics, energy and autonomous transportation.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The case exposes a risk the states face with policing mergers: No law prevents companies from rushing to merge before attorneys general can stop them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Like modern-day companies that merge and re-emerge or fold, some of these schools went under quickly, or moved their bivouacs, or combined forces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Contrary to Rousseau, such amalgamations never occur by a process of unthreatened little societies freely deciding to merge, in order to promote the happiness of their citizens.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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