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.merge

Zod 4 deprecates .merge() for object schemas. Use .extend() with another schema's .shape, or combine shapes with object spread.

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Syntax

BaseSchema.extend(AdditionalSchema.shape)

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  • z.object()
  • ZodObject.extend()
  • ZodObject.shape
  • z.intersection()

Source: Migration guide | Zod. Checked 2026-11-03.