commingle

Verb

commingle (third-person singular simple present commingles, present participle commingling, simple past and past participle commingled)

1. (transitive) To mix, to blend.
   • Even as late as the 12th century, Buddhism and solar worship were commingled, as demonstrated by a bronze "cover" in Sonakhara with the figure of the sun god: "The cover of the Sun-god was donated to the priest of the temple by Ballalasena, who was Buddhist ..."2004, Acharya S, Suns of God, Krishna, Buddha and Christ Unveiled, page 344
   • […] Mr. Armstrong, founder of Princeton Economics International, admitted to deceiving corporate investors and improperly commingling client funds in a case that prosecutors said resulted in commodities losses of more than $700 million.2006 August 18, Gretchen Morgenson, “Adviser Jailed Since 2000 Pleads Guilty in Securities Fraud Case”, in The New York Times
2. (intransitive) To become mixed or blended.
   • In the midst of a general strike and a power blackout Eric M. Gairy talked freely about what he saw as the commingled destiny of himself and the tiny emerging independent nation of Grenada.1974 July 2, “Grenada's ‘Destined’ Leader”, in The New York Times
   • It was once considered taboo to even suggest that new motherhood was not all sunshine onesies and rainbow mobiles, and “Baby Ruby” arrives on a welcome wave of contemporary movies exploring how the joys of child rearing can commingle with misery.2023 February 2, Natalia Winkelman, “‘Baby Ruby’ Review: Enfant Terrible”, in The New York Times