as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
abhors the combining of business and pleasure at sales conferences
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as in connecting
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 mixing
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 combining
Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Nationally, when combining both renters and homeowners, housing costs equaled about 21% of median household income in 2024, according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
But most important to our search for the real Mary is that as a young girl she would have been exposed to a diverse environment combining Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures, high and low, in a mix that was characteristic of the multicultural region of Galilee into which she was born.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The Red Bull Building Drop has redefined what is possible in skateboarding, combining extreme sport, precision engineering, and sustainability in one spectacular event.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Alcohol and Benadryl both depress the central nervous system (CNS), and combining them can dramatically worsen side effects like drowsiness, slowed breathing, confusion, and impaired coordination.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Brentford capitalised on the extra space with Schade and Thiago combining neatly, and the latter squeezed a finish past Altay Bayindir.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Heme iron is more bioavailable (easier to absorb) than nonheme, but combining them enhances the absorption, and both forms contribute to your daily intake, says Moon.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Watch firsthand this year the extraordinary results from combining a little cuteness with a big cause!
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The announcement was made in a press release for a unique event combining art and wrestling.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Nationally, when combining both renters and homeowners, housing costs equaled about 21% of median household income in 2024, according to a SmartAsset analysis of Census Bureau data.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
But most important to our search for the real Mary is that as a young girl she would have been exposed to a diverse environment combining Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures, high and low, in a mix that was characteristic of the multicultural region of Galilee into which she was born.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The Red Bull Building Drop has redefined what is possible in skateboarding, combining extreme sport, precision engineering, and sustainability in one spectacular event.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2025
Key Takeaways Alcohol and Benadryl both depress the central nervous system (CNS), and combining them can dramatically worsen side effects like drowsiness, slowed breathing, confusion, and impaired coordination.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Brentford capitalised on the extra space with Schade and Thiago combining neatly, and the latter squeezed a finish past Altay Bayindir.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Heme iron is more bioavailable (easier to absorb) than nonheme, but combining them enhances the absorption, and both forms contribute to your daily intake, says Moon.
—Kristine Thomason, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Watch firsthand this year the extraordinary results from combining a little cuteness with a big cause!
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
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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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The road to social media was a hazy and confusing merging of these two types of websites.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The protocol sits on top of an open standard for connecting AI models to business systems—but focuses specifically on commerce and payments.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Officials also released an artist's reconstruction of the castle, featuring a stone tower and a causeway, or bridge, connecting two small islands.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The key to pairing two shades of the same color is mixing textures.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sigmon recommends mixing functional items like matching plates and bowls with decorative pieces like art, vases, and books.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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The merger will require approval from the Higher Learning Commission -- which could take several months -- but the goal is to have that imprimatur in time for the fall 2026 semester.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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The agreement, which allowed HPE to complete the merger with relatively small tweaks, prompted the firing of two DOJ officials and exposed a rift within the MAGA world.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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His album, titled El Rey de Habana, signifies his shift away from what’s typically recognized as reparto, fusing R&B, Brazilian funk, Jersey club, Afrobeats, and reggaeton.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rihanna kept up her tradition of fusing fashion with her pregnancy reveals by debuting her latest baby bump in May at the MET Gala.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, conversations included panel discussions on leveraging content creators and influencers for digital campaigns, expanding on new and existing fandoms through live experiences, virtual reality reshaping entertainment, integrating AI to elevate human creativity, among other topics.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Its technology requires no new machinery or retooling, easily integrating into existing production lines and ready to deploy into high volumes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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None of Taiwan’s three main political parties—Lai’s Democratic Progressive Party, the opposition Kuomintang, and Taiwan People’s Party—support unification with Beijing.—
PHILIP H. GORDON,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Sheraton Hotel, located on Tara Boulevard in Nashua, has been designated as the unification site, police said.—
Sophia Compton , Elizabeth Pritchett , Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The true story of Spain’s cricket team striving to qualify for the Olympics, uniting diverse communities through a sport largely unknown in Spain.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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