as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a happy confluence of beautiful weather and spectacular scenery during our vacation
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Recent Examples of confluence
The 1991 Milwaukee Brewers were the last team to have that confluence of homegrown first-rounders in the same game.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
This confluence of natural, cultural, and culinary attractions drew me to Wisconsin’s Driftless.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Advertisement That confluence of tricky politics has left a lot of D.C.’s political class in a bind.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 June 2025
The confluence of increasing supply, uncertain demand, and macroeconomic challenges places the oil market in a delicate state.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 June 2025
This confluence of natural, cultural, and culinary attractions drew me to Wisconsin’s Driftless.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
Advertisement That confluence of tricky politics has left a lot of D.C.’s political class in a bind.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 23 June 2025
The confluence of increasing supply, uncertain demand, and macroeconomic challenges places the oil market in a delicate state.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confluence
Noun
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Behind the pause there seems to be a convergence of factors—chief among them, scheduling conflicts and mounting concerns over the impact of the event on city operations and public infrastructure.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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This year in particular has seen a convergence of good things.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 July 2025
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The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Reentry Welcome Centers have historically kept themselves afloat through a combination of local funding, federal grants and philanthropic donations.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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“Confluence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confluence. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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