coalescence

noun

Definition of coalescencenext
as in fusion

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Recent Examples of coalescence This variation may occur because citric acid inhibits bubble coalescence, similar to the additives in Diet Coke. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Despite his individual excellence, Forsberg deferred to the Kings’ recent coalescence. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026 Spike focused on important design features with a major focus on geometry, including features like a long nose and high sweep, and a custom tail volume and multi-lobe lift distribution, aiming to reduce shock coalescence. — Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalescence
  1. fusion
  2. synthesis
  3. mixture
  4. amalgamation
  5. mix
  6. blend
  7. agglomeration
  8. consolidation
Noun
  • Coming in 2030 will be a proud fusion of iconic Kansas City brands and institutions, enabled by a partnership with Hallmark that starts with razing its headquarters to accommodate the stadium district footprint.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Their philosophy, as WWD made note, is a fusion of sacred geometry, biomimicry and cutting-edge technology and remains in the hands of Gaby Asfour, Adi Gil and Angela Donhauser.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of fusion
Noun
  • Unexpected structures attract attention The researchers are also investigating a second development emerging from the synthesis process.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Lamm theorized that these efforts around DNA synthesis could even lead to developing crops or trees that grow faster.
    — Colleen McKown, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of synthesis
Noun
  • Today’s recipe Many meatballs are made with a panade, often a mixture of white bread soaked in milk, which lends moisture to the final meatballs.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Add the rice and mix to combine, coating the rice with the green mixture.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • The TikTok Shop, eBay Live, WhatNot and other services have reimagined the concept of direct-to-consumer sales, allowing creators to transform the experience of unwrapping sports cards into an amalgamation of home shopping and playing the lottery.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The final design was an amalgamation of several others, incorporating embroidery on the collar and cuff, but excluding the chest embroidery in previous iterations.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • Problems emerge when those distinctive flavors don’t incorporate into the overall mix or too clearly smack of other artists’ sauce.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Wealth and Investment Management revenue increased 12% year over year with a balanced mix of Net Interest Income growth and Non-Interest Income growth.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • Original bucket of parmesan cheese blend is reused to store red pepper.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But still, many consumers have been sufficiently scared and still want to avoid them, even if replacement preservatives—like a blend of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, or benzyl alcohol—have far less safety data behind them than parabens.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of blend
Noun
  • From the outside, a black hole star would appear as a huge agglomeration of hydrogen gas.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Transport is the mainstay of agglomeration growth and overall harmonious spatial development.
    — Nadezhda Kosareva, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
Definition of agglomeration
Noun
  • Peter Karlsson has become president of Södra Wood and will focus on building on the unit’s industrial consolidation, commercial development and operational efficiency.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • In a short speech welcoming guests, Keslassy highlighted the importance of bringing the international film community together at a time of upheaval and consolidation within the industry.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of consolidation

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“Coalescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalescence. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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