coalesce
verb (used without object)
to grow together or into one body.
coalescing
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present participleof coalesce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Activists across the U.S. are coalescing around concerns about AI-related job losses, data-center sprawl and AI-fueled cyberattacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
A battle between gold bugs and bullion bears appeared to be coalescing around the $4,000 an ounce mark on Tuesday, as the precious metal is on track to register its worst quarter in 13 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Influential forces in Sacramento had begun coalescing behind the then-Bay Area congressman, including some consultants and advisors close to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
At another, the brand's logo transforms into people's arms, before these morph into a coalescing swirl of bodies.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
The core of the group coalescing around the US space effort shared an office with Katherine, ate sandwiches with her during lunch, and bonded with her over an enthusiasm for gust alleviation and wake turbulence.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
