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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
At a news conference that same day, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that stagflation — the combination of stagnant growth and higher inflation — would put the central bank in a difficult situation.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The combination of the latter two would result in a bigger footprint.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 8 May 2025
The combination of beans, potatoes, ground beef, corn, and lots of spices and cheese makes a satisfying supper.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Anecdotal recommendations advise using about one-fourth of a teaspoon of black pepper for every teaspoon of turmeric, though the right combination can vary by taste and purpose.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
The combination of the latter two would result in a bigger footprint.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 8 May 2025
The combination of beans, potatoes, ground beef, corn, and lots of spices and cheese makes a satisfying supper.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Anecdotal recommendations advise using about one-fourth of a teaspoon of black pepper for every teaspoon of turmeric, though the right combination can vary by taste and purpose.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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As soon as the mixture starts frothing, it’s served in small cups, similar to those used for espresso.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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Fill cabbage leaves with meat and rice mixture, one at a time, starting with the largest leaves.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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Key Background Trump Media went public in March 2024 through a merger with a blank-check company, more than two years after it was founded following Trump’s departure from the White House.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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But in the series premiere, Stuart pulled the rug out from underneath Ted by cutting him out of a merger and taking several of their employees and clients with him to his new gig (working alongside Ted’s ex-girlfriend, Samantha).—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
9 May 2025
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The thrust of the case is an assertion the defendants have operated as a cartel and have conspired to unlawfully price fix, namely with respect to earning opportunities for players and in locking them into obligations to compete exclusively for approved tournaments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Read Next National Immigration attorney made unwanted advances to client seeking visa, IN suit says May 8, 2025 10:51 AM Read Next Texas Border agent helped cartel smuggle drugs, migrants into US, feds say.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2025
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This is especially the case today, with India governed by an uber-nationalist leader and Pakistan administered by a coalition government in which the military holds most of the sway.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Succession planning, mentorship pipelines, and international coalition coordination all rely on consistent and appropriately ranked leadership.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Grammy-winning engineer Ryan Hewitt was commissioned by the band’s Big Brother Recordings Ltd. label to re-create the mixes from scratch, spending 18 months on the ambitious project.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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Friday's announcement by the the Board of Governors comes as President Trump and his adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have raised the idea of privatizing the nearly 250-year-old Postal Service, which has faced financial challenges amid a changing mail mix and other issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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As Renewal Talks With The CW Heat Up Set in the 1970s Southwest, Duster explores the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young agent comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Prosecutors say they were killed in 2022 by members of their own crew, acting on orders from the Aryan Brotherhood, a syndicate with vast influence over white inmates in California prisons.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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For now, the alliance, which represents over 250 brands, retailers and distributors across North America, is working toward getting industry-friendly regulation at the state level.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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There was a lot of talk of alliances on this episode.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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The Calvin Klein Motive Cotton Lightly Lined Bralette is underwire-free and made from a cotton-elastane blend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Kraft Buffalo Style Mayonnaise Fans of buffalo wings will enjoy this thick, smooth blend.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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