as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a combined effort on the part of all of the members
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as in fused
to come together to form a single unit
the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole
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as in mixed
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
combine the sugar and flour in a bowl
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Recent Examples of combined
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
The combined market value of just five companies—Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon—exceeds $20 trillion, more than the combined GDP of Europe’s five largest economies.
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Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Over the decades, as more awareness spread on environmental issues, municipalities began to phase out combined sewer systems.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Earlier city documents estimated that a combined police and fire facility in the annex would cost about $10 million, with an additional $1 million for a library.
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Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The massive digital gain eclipses the combined total of Black Friday and Cyber Monday from late 2025, according to Adobe.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The combined company, which would retain the Cohere name and be led by Gomez, will be valued at around $20 billion, according to the Financial Times.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The combined company’s name will be unveiled later this summer.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
These developments come after Japanese-brand Toyota announced a combined $1 billion investment in its Kentucky and Indiana plants in March.
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Olivia Cyrus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 June 2026
Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
When an extreme form of sleep apnea is combined with obesity, people might not breathe normally.
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Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Using a potato masher, mash vegetable mixture until the broth is well combined, leaving some coarse chunks of carrot.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Bend and Redmond, the basin’s two largest cities, are facing uncertain future supplies; during the drought of 2022, COID diverted over 12 times more water than both cities combined, with their then roughly 132,000 total residents.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Quince, San Francisco Chef Michael Tusk has combined his love of Northern Italian cuisine with his surrounds in Northern California to evolve classics like tortellini into modern American fare.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Surging demand for air conditioning, with temperatures staying high into the evening when solar output falls, combined with the high-pressure system behind the heat wave stilling the air and limiting wind generation, have forced power networks to scramble.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Adjective
Ulseth said the city likely will have to adjust its combined sewer operations as drought and extreme rain — both exacerbated by climate change — are expected to continue.
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
The combined market value of just five companies—Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon—exceeds $20 trillion, more than the combined GDP of Europe’s five largest economies.
—
Michael Posner,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Over the decades, as more awareness spread on environmental issues, municipalities began to phase out combined sewer systems.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Earlier city documents estimated that a combined police and fire facility in the annex would cost about $10 million, with an additional $1 million for a library.
—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The massive digital gain eclipses the combined total of Black Friday and Cyber Monday from late 2025, according to Adobe.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The combined company, which would retain the Cohere name and be led by Gomez, will be valued at around $20 billion, according to the Financial Times.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The combined company’s name will be unveiled later this summer.
—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
These developments come after Japanese-brand Toyota announced a combined $1 billion investment in its Kentucky and Indiana plants in March.
—
Olivia Cyrus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 June 2026
Verb
As of 2026, Vacaville spends 67% of its general fund on the Police and Fire Departments combined.
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Steve Large,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
This scale dwarfs European and North American national markets combined, creating an enormous economy of scale for manufacturers of black paints.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
When an extreme form of sleep apnea is combined with obesity, people might not breathe normally.
—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Using a potato masher, mash vegetable mixture until the broth is well combined, leaving some coarse chunks of carrot.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Bend and Redmond, the basin’s two largest cities, are facing uncertain future supplies; during the drought of 2022, COID diverted over 12 times more water than both cities combined, with their then roughly 132,000 total residents.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Quince, San Francisco Chef Michael Tusk has combined his love of Northern Italian cuisine with his surrounds in Northern California to evolve classics like tortellini into modern American fare.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Surging demand for air conditioning, with temperatures staying high into the evening when solar output falls, combined with the high-pressure system behind the heat wave stilling the air and limiting wind generation, have forced power networks to scramble.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
Adjective
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The official OnsOranje social media accounts posted quite a few photos of the streets filled with Dutch fans and Netherlands flags as supports do their collective march to the stadium.
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In lieu of Pearl Jam, Wilco and other ‘90s rock standards, a pounding electronic score by Christian Lundberg of Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers collective provides the music.
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Breakfast browse Twins Mercy and Goodness were born with their skulls fused together.
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In Darwin’s day, of course, the processes by which gametes are formed and then fused had yet to be discovered.
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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For this reason, expert opinions are mixed on whether or not gold is an essential part of any portfolio.
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The 44-year-old singer's children, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, made a rare joint public appearance at Paris Men's Fashion Week after TMZ reported that the two would achieve a runway milestone together during the days-long sartorial event overseas.
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If a joint bill or obligation appears unexpectedly, review the details together, then document who will do what by when.
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Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.
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Anthony Harvey, founder and leader of Da Truth Band, returned from Los Angeles to perform as part of a reunion featuring artists who have been connected to the group throughout its history.
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With its Electron rocket and Pioneer spacecraft both vertically integrated into Rocket Lab's manufacturing processes, this Victus Haze launch marks the first TacRS mission to be carried out by a single prime contractor, providing the spacecraft, launch vehicle and on-orbit operations.
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As the technology uses abundant silicon rather than volatile rare metals, it can be integrated into existing semiconductor manufacturing pipelines.
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While collaborative robots have been designed to work closer to humans, many traditional robotic systems still require physical barriers to meet safety requirements.
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His sets were joyous and collaborative.
Verb
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In the midst of past progressive insurgencies, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s upset victory in the 2018 NY-14 Democratic primary and Jamaal Bowman’s 2020 win in NY-16, NYC unions were largely united in support of the incumbent representatives vying to hold onto their seats.
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World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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