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 merged
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
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Long-range capability These enhanced capabilities are critical to the successful execution of fires in support of combined Joint All-Domain Operations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
This year, the combined sales of both brands will top $5 billion for the first time.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Following the acquisition, DoorDash now operates in 45 countries with a combined population of over a billion.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
When combined Robinson’s primal screams and the writing team’s knack for crafting slightly askew sentences that turn into dialogue earworms, the fake company names a potent blend of comedy that feels like it was always destined to define comedy in the 2020s.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Orange Lutheran’s four losses are to teams that are a combined 24-2.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Denver continues to get outplayed on special teams, with 89 fewer combined kick and punt-return yards than New York in London.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The combined record of the opponents the Steelers have faced is 12-17.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
The two combined for 40 points and 10 rebounds in the Clippers’ 109-91 victory against the Kings.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Buffalo was a minus-4 combined against New England and Atlanta.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Her combined following across TikTok, Instagram and OnlyFans totals nearly 1 million.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The United States spends approximately $877 billion annually on defence, more than the next nine countries combined.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
What’s more, Dolphins defensive tackles have combined for just three tackles for loss in five games (two by Sieler).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
The Mercury trio of Bonner, Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper combined for 66 of their team’s 88 points on Wednesday; Bonner came off the bench to score a team-leading 25 points.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
At least the combined defense would have former DPOY James Harrison, CB Mike Hilton and pass rusher Kimo von Oelhoffen.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Long-range capability These enhanced capabilities are critical to the successful execution of fires in support of combined Joint All-Domain Operations.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
This year, the combined sales of both brands will top $5 billion for the first time.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Following the acquisition, DoorDash now operates in 45 countries with a combined population of over a billion.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
When combined Robinson’s primal screams and the writing team’s knack for crafting slightly askew sentences that turn into dialogue earworms, the fake company names a potent blend of comedy that feels like it was always destined to define comedy in the 2020s.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
Orange Lutheran’s four losses are to teams that are a combined 24-2.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Denver continues to get outplayed on special teams, with 89 fewer combined kick and punt-return yards than New York in London.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
The combined record of the opponents the Steelers have faced is 12-17.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
This, combined with Uchis’ refusal to compromise her bilingual identity — exemplified by 2020’s Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios), her first album entirely in Spanish, and her decision to alternate between languages on subsequent albums — has propelled her journey.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Spicy chili crisp, umami miso and vodka combined with funky pecorino romano combine to create something far greater than any of the individual parts.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
The two combined for 40 points and 10 rebounds in the Clippers’ 109-91 victory against the Kings.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Buffalo was a minus-4 combined against New England and Atlanta.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Her combined following across TikTok, Instagram and OnlyFans totals nearly 1 million.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The United States spends approximately $877 billion annually on defence, more than the next nine countries combined.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
What’s more, Dolphins defensive tackles have combined for just three tackles for loss in five games (two by Sieler).
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
The Mercury trio of Bonner, Satou Sabally and Kahleah Copper combined for 66 of their team’s 88 points on Wednesday; Bonner came off the bench to score a team-leading 25 points.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
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The CtrlMovie system, developed by Kino Industries since its 2018 founding, enables collective audience decision-making that branches narratives seamlessly during screenings, with each show producing a unique experience based on viewer input.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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The bridge incorporates five viewing platforms fused with a curved structure, so pedestrians can pause and enjoy the scenic and panoramic view of the Singapore skyline.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Across mediums and genres, our studio has fused art, craft and technology in service of bold, distinctive and enduring stories.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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His first club was KRC Bambrugge, one of four that have since merged to form Erpe-Mere United.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hank and John sold it for an undisclosed amount in 2018 to Viacom (which later merged with Paramount).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Barnes encouraged families to approach reading as a joint activity.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Wehling believed inflammation is at the root of joint pain and that human blood contained a remedy.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
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With that in mind, the Cowboys have been connected to a few different potential targets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The ghost stories seemed to suit a river that’s connected to America’s soul.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Constructing complete synthetic organisms is the only way to untangle all the various functions evolution mixed together over billions of years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gasoline mixed with ethanol degrades even faster than pure gasoline and may not even last three months.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Engaging in cross-sector dialogue and participating in industry groups can further enhance awareness of sector-specific risks and foster a more informed, collaborative approach to business planning.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In our studies, people who engaged in collaborative riffing with new acquaintances felt significantly closer and more connected.—
Maya Rossignac-Milon
Erica Boothby,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Proud to see so many voices united for nonviolence, civic action, and the power of the people to shape our future.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Movements that reach that scale—without purity tests or partisan labels—succeed not because they’re perfectly aligned, but because they’re united in purpose.—
Nancy Gibbs,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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