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
Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
These combined factors are degrading the city’s healthcare system.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This year alone, the quartet is expected to have about $505 billion in combined capital expenditures, up from roughly $366 billion estimated for 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The combined dining-living space is charming, with windows that look out onto snowy hills in the winter and green pastures (plus the occasional cow) in the summer.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
This will be Shiffrin’s fourth consecutive Olympic appearance since Sochi 2014; her three medals were earned at those Games (slalom gold) as well as at Pyeongchang 2018 (giant slalom gold; super combined silver).
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement ### ABOUT TIME TIME is the 102-year-old global media brand that reaches a combined audience of over 120 million around the world through its iconic magazine and digital platforms.
—Time Pr, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
For now, the combined construction costs are estimated close to $40 million.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The Heat did not have an All-Star starter selected in the combined fan/player/media balloting, with those selections announced last week.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
The guard scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter while his teammates combined for 13.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Over time, exposed data like this can also be combined with other breaches to build detailed identity profiles that are harder to protect against.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Since launching with Fast & Furious in 2001, the films have combined to gross more than $7 billion worldwide.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Plush textures such as sheepskin, velvet, or textured upholstery, combined with enveloping shapes and natural materials, make chairs feel like an experience rather than an afterthought, inviting hotel guests to sit, relax, and linger.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Celebrini, Smith and Collin Graf combined for six points as the Sharks swept their season series with the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The inflection point comes when they are combined into a system.
—John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This, combined with Mars stepping into your subtle 12th house, reminds you to pay attention to the details.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The combined gift was estimated to be worth $11,165, and the report did not break down the individual value of the two items.
—Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
These combined factors are degrading the city’s healthcare system.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
This year alone, the quartet is expected to have about $505 billion in combined capital expenditures, up from roughly $366 billion estimated for 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2026
The combined dining-living space is charming, with windows that look out onto snowy hills in the winter and green pastures (plus the occasional cow) in the summer.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
This will be Shiffrin’s fourth consecutive Olympic appearance since Sochi 2014; her three medals were earned at those Games (slalom gold) as well as at Pyeongchang 2018 (giant slalom gold; super combined silver).
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Advertisement ### ABOUT TIME TIME is the 102-year-old global media brand that reaches a combined audience of over 120 million around the world through its iconic magazine and digital platforms.
—Time Pr, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
For now, the combined construction costs are estimated close to $40 million.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
The Heat did not have an All-Star starter selected in the combined fan/player/media balloting, with those selections announced last week.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
The pop of blue, combined with the retro-eque design, is sure to make any outfit stand out.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
The guard scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth quarter while his teammates combined for 13.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Over time, exposed data like this can also be combined with other breaches to build detailed identity profiles that are harder to protect against.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Since launching with Fast & Furious in 2001, the films have combined to gross more than $7 billion worldwide.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Plush textures such as sheepskin, velvet, or textured upholstery, combined with enveloping shapes and natural materials, make chairs feel like an experience rather than an afterthought, inviting hotel guests to sit, relax, and linger.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Celebrini, Smith and Collin Graf combined for six points as the Sharks swept their season series with the Rangers.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
The inflection point comes when they are combined into a system.
—John Sviokla, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
This, combined with Mars stepping into your subtle 12th house, reminds you to pay attention to the details.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
Adjective
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Floyd’s murder would inspire the largest racial justice collective actions in the United States since probably the civil rights movement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The only way to stand up to divide-and-conquer is to engage through collective action, focusing on fighting fire with facts without sinking to the level of personal insults.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons are fused into one mega-resort called Park City Mountain, while two other areas opened—Cherry Peak in 2015 and Woodward in 2020.—
Tim Neville,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2026
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High-resolution cameras, inertial sensors, and microphones continuously stream information that must be processed, fused, and acted on in milliseconds.—
Victor Dey,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Wesley Fofana’s minutes have to be managed due to his various injury issues since joining from Leicester City in 2022, and his form has been mixed in any case.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bar team relies on fresh produce and herbs like the Little Leaf, a zippy refresher mixed with mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Abbott has taken preemptive action against the New World screwworm threat by directing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Animal Health Commission to establish a joint Texas New World Screwworm Response Team.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The leaders’ commitment to those key values was integrated thoughtfully through sourcing and packaging decisions.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Flight tests confirmed its performance, and its modular architecture allows it to be integrated into a range of UAV platforms, supporting broader use beyond the initial rollout.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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JSerra united on defense and remained diverse on offense to snap a three-game slide in league with a 61-48 victory against host Santa Margarita in a clash of teams ranked in the top-four in Orange County.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Local officials in Minneapolis were united in defending Omar and condemning the attacker.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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