coalesce
verb (used without object)
to grow together or into one body.
coalesced
-
past participleof coalesce.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof coalesce.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
coalesceverb (used without object)to grow together or into one body.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Until the opposition coalesced behind Mundubile, re-election had looked all but certain for the 64-year-old Hichilema, widely known as "HH".
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Opposition has also coalesced around religious appeals from a theologically diverse group of residents, leaders and politicians who see data center development as an affront to their most sacred values.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
With roots dating to 19th century European theorists like Max Weber and Émile Durkheim, sociology coalesced professionally in America during the Progressive Era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Several of those donors then coalesced behind former Biden Cabinet member Xavier Becerra, who was struggling to connect with California voters before he surged to become a front-runner, recent opininon polls show.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
The prickles racing across my skin coalesced into itching pink welts.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
