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merge \merge\ (m[~e]rj), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Merged}
(m[~e]rjd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Merging} (m[~e]r"j[i^]ng).] [L.
mergere, mersum. Cf. {Emerge}, {Immerse}, {Marrow}.]
To cause to be swallowed up; to immerse; to sink; to absorb.
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To merge all natural . . . sentiment in inordinate
vanity. --Burke.
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Whig and Tory were merged and swallowed up in the
transcendent duties of patriots. --De Quincey.
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merging \merging\ adj.
1. combining or mixing.

Syn: blending, mingling.
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2. flowing together. [prenominal]

Syn: confluent.
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merging \merging\ n.
1. The act or process of joining together into one entity.

Syn: meeting, coming together.
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2. a flowing together (as of rivers).

Syn: confluence, conflux.
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