convergent

adjective

Definition of convergentnext
as in coaxial

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Recent Examples of convergent On curved surfaces, parallel trajectories intersect—liberation movements that appear separate on maps organized around Euroamerican centers were always convergent in Afro-Asian circuits. — Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 This one being of post-war emancipation, when the convergent forces of wanting to achieve a sun tan and wanting to show some skin became newly acceptable among socially progressive young people. — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025 For Conway Morris, human-level intelligence is a convergent trait that might well appear again given the right conditions. — Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025 Reverse faults, found at convergent boundaries, are responsible for the most powerful quakes—megathrust events—often exceeding magnitude eight and accounting for the majority of global seismic energy release. — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for convergent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convergent
  1. coaxial
  2. overlapping
  3. concurrent
  4. intersecting
  5. congruent
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  • Its distinctive coaxial rotor system eliminates the need for a tail rotor while improving maneuverability.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026
  • The caliber is worth spotlighting, too, with some 301 parts, including two fast-rotating coaxial barrels that provide a 72-hour power reserve.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of coaxial
Adjective
  • Recent teammates mostly function as an information pipeline, while older, non-overlapping alumni may be shaping how recruiters and HR assess candidates who share their team affiliation, rather than simply passing along a tip.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, their ranges formed what researchers describe as a mosaic of separate, non-overlapping distributions.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of overlapping
Adjective
  • The beta saw an all-time peak of 115,145 concurrent players on the first day.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • York was found guilty, according to court documents, and was sentenced to concurrent one-day jail sentences for each misdemeanor.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of concurrent
Adjective
  • Variety spoke to 10 top sources from the major studios, management companies, private equity firms and other intersecting businesses to find out.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The article highlights a bleak outlook for young neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with intersecting identities, facing significant structural barriers in the job market.
    — Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of intersecting
Adjective
  • Partner with community leaders who represent underserved groups to ensure information is relevant and culturally congruent.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.
    — Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Definition of congruent

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“Convergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convergent. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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