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noun

as in mixture

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commingling

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verb

present participle of commingle
as in mixing
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout commingled the remaining dry ingredients before adding them to the batter

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Recent Examples of commingling
Noun
The commingling of late night and overtly liberal politics has been a narrative for a decade now, ever since Colbert’s ratings skyrocketed (for engaging in them) and Jimmy Fallon’s tanked (for not) in the president’s first term. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 In this attitude was a strange commingling of repugnance and desire, alienation and belonging, intimacy and coldness. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026 The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 Last month, Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty of 25 House ethics violations, including acceptance of improper campaign contributions and commingling of campaign and personal funds. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee amended the bill to include language from House Bill 1141, which would make commingling of a committee with personal funds up to $50,000 a Class A misdemeanor. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 This sacred commingling—a dialectical materialism, really—gave us our pale blue dot. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 As the music becomes Fatima Al Qaddiri’s score, with its clever commingling of modern and classical elements, these grittier images segue seamlessly into our introduction to Meursault, who is being thrown into prison. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 The journey proceeds slowly, with few hints of tension and nary a whisper of plot—until a single, wordless commingling of terror and betrayal, in which everything changes, never to be reversed. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Poor documentation, commingling funds or informal decision-making can weaken that protection. — Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Tens of thousands of feet below the surface, dead or dying whales have drifted to the vast graveyard, their bones commingling across an area measuring approximately 746 miles (1,200 kilometers) long. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 Each boasts a spacious open floor plan commingling indoors and outdoors over a single, continuous space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The third-term congresswoman is facing numerous ethics charges, including failing to follow campaign finance laws; commingling campaign, personal and business funds; and using her position to benefit allies. — Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2026 Hanf’s former business partner recently accused him of illegally commingling funds on a far larger scale than in the previous case investigated by the California Department of Real Estate. — Susie Neilson, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026 Meth users, for instance, typically smoke the drug, and commingling pipes with people who use fentanyl risks meth users overdosing after unwittingly smoking leftover fentanyl residue. — Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026 First Brands is also accusing James of commingling corporate and personal accounts and draining more than $700 million from the business. — Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 This kind of commingling between Christian nationalism and white identity isn’t uncommon, according to Whitehead, co-author of Taking Back America for God. — David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingling
  1. mixture
  2. mixing
  3. mix
  4. combining
  5. fusion
  6. merging
  7. amalgamation
  8. integrating
Noun
  • Simply prepare a simple mixture of ground meat and seasonings, roll into small meatballs, place in a skillet and cover with a wonton wrapper.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Although El-Sayed has never said anything nearly as inflammatory as the sorts of comments Piker makes routinely, his mixture of anti-Zionism and populism treats pro-Israel activism as a nefarious and all-pervasive force.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixture
Verb
  • Veteran Emari Demercado should start the season as the third-down passing back, with Brashard Smith mixing in as a gadget piece and kick returner.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixing
Noun
  • The latest leg of the sell-off is a reflection of a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns and expectations that central banks may keep monetary policy tighter for longer.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s ideas about what is stylish come from a wider mix of influencers, brands and everyday consumers.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
Verb
  • The calculation refers to nominal total returns, combining coupon income and changes in the bond's market price.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • By combining central load absorption, multi-axis flexibility, and active retraction control, the Robotrax system offers plant engineers and system integrators a reliable path toward maximizing robot uptime and reducing total operational costs.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of combining
Noun
  • Unlike mainstream fusion projects such as tokamaks, the Texatron does not rely on giant superconducting magnets to hold a thin gas in place for long periods.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, Sumosan nails Japanese fusion cuisine, fresh sushi and creative cocktails by the beach.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fusion
Verb
  • Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Her retro style has become something of a signature, merging retro silhouettes with modern fabrics and textures.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of merging
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • As the name implies in a study published today in Nature, these previously unobserved entities are an amalgamation of space-time collapse and stellar forces.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of amalgamation
Verb
  • Galileo also argues that integrating hardware and control technologies can simplify deployment and reduce the complexity of coordinating multiple machines throughout their operating lifecycles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Workforce agencies can prioritize high-impact improvements, such as digitizing intake, automating eligibility workflows, improving document management or integrating with employer and workforce systems.
    — Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of integrating

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“Commingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingling. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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