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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He predicted AI safety coalescing with concerns around the data-center build-out, which is becoming a key sticking point for voters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
But as I held the shower over my head, suddenly the stream of water turned dark, as long strands of brown hair began coalescing around the plug hole in front of my eyes.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Yet Harding will, indeed, become a full-fledged one, bringing his own ideas and projects as well as coalescing all the parts into a bigger picture.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
“There were tiny lakes that started collapsing, coalescing and becoming one big, larger lake,” said Haritashya.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Before my disbelieving eyes, the particles weave together, coalescing into large, manlike shapes with grasping hands and holes for eyes.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
