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as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a victory that was due to a combination of luck and planning
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as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the combination of mint and chocolate in a delicious dessert
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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
the companies formed a combination in an attempt to establish a monopoly in the rubber market
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a combination of citizens dedicated to fighting higher property taxes
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Recent Examples of combination
The fragrance opens with this bright, fizzy combination of raspberry, orange flower, and mandarin that immediately lifts your mood.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
The combination of their privilege and their family’s mobility—scattered by war, public service, and personal ambition—created a rich trove of correspondence, more of which has surfaced since Chernow published Hamilton.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Some combinations of writers are better for certain ideas.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
The combination of their privilege and their family’s mobility—scattered by war, public service, and personal ambition—created a rich trove of correspondence, more of which has surfaced since Chernow published Hamilton.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Some combinations of writers are better for certain ideas.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Vandal Palma, takes an international approach to its menu, resulting in creative mixtures like a ceviche in a crisp, edible cone with coconut foam inspired by Thai and Peruvian flavors (€7).—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Toss everything together in the cooker and cook on LOW until the mixture is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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However, Tracker data showed that cross-border merger and acquisition deals remain largely unchanged, and in fact, trade uncertainty has deterred some smaller cross-border investments and purchases.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Tving, founded in 2020, has rapidly emerged as a leader in Korea’s streaming landscape and is currently working on a merger with Wavve, another major Korean streaming service.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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In at least one strike off the South American nation, Venezuelan officials claimed the victims were not members of the drug cartel, reported Reuters last month.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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However, cartels are not going to quit without a fight.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Prime Minister’s critics, even within his coalition, have long accused him of prolonging the war for political survival.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s grandiose peace plan still ended up phased and conditional – granting the Israeli leader political leeway with his hardline coalition.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jays starter Shane Bieber, who was tagged with a two-run Julio Rodríguez homer in the first, adjusted, going six strong innings with a steady mix of off-speed stuff.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And of course, Lorelai’s outerwear brings her signature mix of fun and femininity to every look.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Venus enters Libra on the 13th and the New Moon follows on the 21st, lighting up your sector of intimacy, merging, and emotional contracts.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any disruptions in the merging of the SDF into the Syrian state raises the risk of an ISIS resurgence.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Buford spent years immersing himself in the world of British hooligan soccer syndicates.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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In the 2000s and 2010s, small funds and angel syndicates thrived.—
Roman Axelrod,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Investors sent Broadcom shares up as as much as 11% on Monday, betting that the OpenAI alliance will generate hundreds of billions of dollars in new revenue for the chipmaker.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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As a retired admiral and former supreme allied commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, I was thrilled when Sweden and Finland joined the alliance.—
James Stavridis,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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