Synergy
The magical idea that 1 + 1 = 3 when teams combine. Frequently cited in merger announcements; 'finding synergies' often translates to 'someone's department is getting cut.'
Heard in the wild
“The acquisition will unlock significant synergies across both orgs.”
Tone check: Cliché
Peak jargon. In M&A contexts, treat 'synergies' as a euphemism and read the org chart carefully.