amalgamate

verb

ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt How to pronounce amalgamate (audio)
Definition of amalgamatenext
as in to combine
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings

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How is the word amalgamate different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of amalgamate are blend, coalesce, commingle, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is it sensible to use blend instead of amalgamate?

While in some cases nearly identical to amalgamate, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When would coalesce be a good substitute for amalgamate?

The words coalesce and amalgamate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is commingle a more appropriate choice than amalgamate?

Although the words commingle and amalgamate have much in common, commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can fuse be used instead of amalgamate?

The words fuse and amalgamate can be used in similar contexts, but fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

When could merge be used to replace amalgamate?

In some situations, the words merge and amalgamate are roughly equivalent. However, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

Where would mingle be a reasonable alternative to amalgamate?

The meanings of mingle and amalgamate largely overlap; however, mingle usually suggests that the elements are still somewhat distinguishable or separately active.

fear mingled with anticipation in my mind

In what contexts can mix take the place of amalgamate?

The synonyms mix and amalgamate are sometimes interchangeable, but mix may or may not imply loss of each element's identity.

mix the salad greens
mix a drink

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of amalgamate The current generation of AI works by amalgamating existing data, analyzing common patterns and predicting a best-fit solution. —Steve Rodda, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Things that have been intentionally kept separate for centuries in our system are all now being hoarded and amalgamated by people who weren’t elected. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025 Spandex legging boots, Balenciaga A few years prior, the label amalgamated with Bad Boy Entertainment, the widely successful record label owned by music mogul Diddy. —Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 The comedian curls the viewer into the drama of his own debasement, Limon theorized, and the relationship is christened, if the joke works, with a laughter that amalgamates the many into one. —Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for amalgamate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amalgamate
  1. combine
  2. merge
  3. mix
  4. integrate
  5. blend
  6. incorporate
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  • The restaurant combines flavors from across France, including chef Julien Pilati’s native Champagne and the Brittany of his wife, Laetitia.
    — Sloane Crosley, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
  • This box combines three types of cheese with apple slices, grapes, olive oil, and sea salt crackers.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 15 July 2025
Definition of combine
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  • The satellites came together, or merged, on June 13 and June 30 but separated again within a few hours.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
  • As part of its founding as a party in 2022, the Forward PAC merged with the Renew America Movement, made up of former Republican officials, and the Serve America Movement, a group of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.
    — Callum Sutherland, Time, 8 July 2025
Definition of merge
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  • Geologists recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 3 miles down the volcano's slopes during the eruption.
    — Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • In finance, a risk score mixing public trends and private accounts, shown to a junior analyst without full rights, could breach GDPR, costing millions.
    — Suman Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Definition of mix
Verb
  • Its launch comes just days after a major controversy regarding the Grok 3 chatbot, which is integrated with the social media site X. The AI had begun generating a series of antisemitic comments in response to questions from users, including those that appeared to praise Adolf Hitler.
    — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 11 July 2025
  • Hinge and Grindr, two of the most popular dating apps, are taking steps to integrate AI into their platforms.
    — Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025
Definition of integrate
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  • In her tutorial, Cox applies the concealer under her eyes, between her eyebrows, on her cheekbones, and around her nose before blending the product out with a brush — effectively brightening her under eyes and the high points of her face while evening out her skin tone.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • Pro-government preachers across the country have suddenly begun blending iconic, pre-revolutionary patriotic songs into Shiite religious rituals—a mix of nationalism and Islamism that the regime historically avoided but now appears eager to embrace.
    — MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • But these products should be flexible enough to incorporate material feedback from financial institutions and deliver strategic rules and solutions that help keep fraud detection one step ahead of fraudsters.
    — Sunny Banerjee, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • For an easy way to boost your fiber intake, try incorporating a few of the foods listed above into your favorite meals and snacks.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 July 2025
Definition of incorporate

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