commingle

verb

kə-ˈmiŋ-gəl How to pronounce commingle (audio)
Definition of comminglenext
as in to combine
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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How is the word commingle different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of commingle are amalgamate, blend, coalesce, fuse, merge, mingle, and mix. While all these words mean "to combine into a more or less uniform whole," commingle implies a closer or more thorough mingling.

a sense of duty commingled with a fierce pride drove her

When can amalgamate be used instead of commingle?

While the synonyms amalgamate and commingle are close in meaning, amalgamate implies the forming of a close union without complete loss of individual identities.

refugees who were readily amalgamated into the community

When is blend a more appropriate choice than commingle?

Although the words blend and commingle have much in common, blend implies that the elements as such disappear in the resulting mixture.

blended several teas to create a balanced flavor

When might coalesce be a better fit than commingle?

While in some cases nearly identical to commingle, coalesce implies an affinity in the merging elements and usually a resulting organic unity.

telling details that coalesce into a striking portrait

When is it sensible to use fuse instead of commingle?

In some situations, the words fuse and commingle are roughly equivalent. However, fuse stresses oneness and indissolubility of the resulting product.

a building in which modernism and classicism are fused

Where would merge be a reasonable alternative to commingle?

The meanings of merge and commingle largely overlap; however, merge suggests a combining in which one or more elements are lost in the whole.

in his mind reality and fantasy merged

When could mingle be used to replace commingle?

The words mingle and commingle are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, 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 commingle?

The words mix and commingle can be used in similar contexts, 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 commingle Colin Knight, whose works frequently riff off of history and art, has commingled two of these interests in his Wedge chair, drawing upon both his grandmother’s experiences of the London Blitz and Joseph Beuys’s Fettstuhl (Fat Chair). —Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 20 May 2025 The case had accused the crypto exchange of illegally serving U.S. users, inflating trading volumes and commingling customer funds. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 May 2025 Many nations formally commingle religious faith and public schooling. —New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025 If your child continues to contribute savings to the pre-marital accounts, that commingled account may then have to be subject to a forensic accounting analysis to determine what portion may remain as pre-marital. —Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commingle
  1. combine
  2. mix
  3. merge
  4. integrate
  5. blend
  6. amalgamate
  7. intermingle
Verb
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
  • The satellites came together, or merged, on June 13 and June 30 but separated again within a few hours.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025
Definition of merge
Verb
  • Nevertheless, a substantial opportunity exists for an innovator to integrate AI into the browser seamlessly.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • 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
Definition of integrate
Verb
  • 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
  • These houses buy grapes from many different farmers and then blend them together to produce a wine that tastes the same year after year.
    — arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Definition of blend
Verb
  • With seven of its nine tracks hitting Billboard’s Top Ten, Thriller amalgamated the lines of genre, form and grandly, that of race leading Black music back to its natural position of the forefront amid the clouds of being marginalized.
    — Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Crisp and raw acidity needs time to amalgamate with red fruit.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Definition of amalgamate
Verb
  • Daily life intermingling amid artistry and masterpieces.
    — Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Guides describe a typical day for the wealthy owners, middle-class craftsmen and enslaved servants who intermingled in the house.
    — Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Definition of intermingle

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“Commingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commingle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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