COALESCES Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

coalesces

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present tense third-person singular of coalesce

as in combines

to come together to form a single unit several small townships have coalesced into a single metropolis

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as in unites

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the historic preservation movement gained momentum when the two groups coalesced

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Recent Examples of coalesces In the supporting ones, voters tend to wait and see how the field coalesces, then follow the herd. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 For larger moons, however, the ocean can actually deepen after the moon coalesces back together again following an impact. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026 Sometimes there are those lightning bolt moments where the creative just coalesces. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026 Under Labor rules, a leadership contest can be triggered if sufficient backing coalesces behind a challenger, typically through nominations from MPs and affiliated groups. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 Over the course of a few hours, the smaller bubbles empty into larger ones, until the fluid coalesces into a single cavity. — Clare Watson, Quanta Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026 These highly regulated, intricate environments are where adoption achieves scale and economic power coalesces. — Sahar Hashmi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 But Mamdani consistently hasn’t surpassed 50 percent support in polling, suggesting an opening exists if Sliwa drops out and the opposition coalesces behind Cuomo. — Jesse Byrnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025 The 2018 film First Reformed cast him as a minister whose painful past coalesces with an environmentalist awakening in an epic crisis of faith. — Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025

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In modern nuclear weapons, conventional explosives set off a fission reaction—the splitting of big atoms—whose intensity then ignites a fusion reaction that combines light atoms.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Its formula combines peptides, niacinamide, and exfoliating lipohydroxy acid to help skin look smoother and brighter, while keeping it hydrated for hours.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of combines

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Skydance, a small production company founded by David Ellison in 2006, has turned into a media giant that unites not only two legacy Hollywood studios but also broadcasting, streaming, and news network assets.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Oct. 2026
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the agreement unites Hello Sunshine with Mediawan and its network that includes Chernin Entertainment and Plan B Entertainment.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of unites

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During the summer, the program collaborates daily with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, on wildland fires.

— Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
His team collaborates with costume makers and other specialists, each bringing expertise in areas such as mascots, corsets and casual wear.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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