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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
Forecasters said the combination of drought stress and windy weather significantly heightens the risk of new outbreaks in parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, PennLive reported.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Reform options outlined by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget include some combination of revising benefits and eligibility criteria, adjusting payroll taxes, and borrowing from the public to cover the shortfall.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Imagine what the Adebayo/Ware combination could be offensively if the Heat had a frontline natural point guard or another more consistent floor-spacer to supplement Herro.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Every slow start means a player is cooked, not ready or some combination of both.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Reform options outlined by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget include some combination of revising benefits and eligibility criteria, adjusting payroll taxes, and borrowing from the public to cover the shortfall.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Imagine what the Adebayo/Ware combination could be offensively if the Heat had a frontline natural point guard or another more consistent floor-spacer to supplement Herro.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Every slow start means a player is cooked, not ready or some combination of both.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Talking with a mixture of focus and intensity in his face, James looked at the practice court and was asked if the necessary ingredients to win him a fifth NBA championship were in the room.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary. 4.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The financial heavyweight reported record net profit of 2.3 trillion won ($1.6 billion) in 2024, following the merger of its insurance and securities units.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Domantas Sabonis had 19 points and 16 rebounds and became the sixth player since the ABA/NBA merger to have 60 or more double-doubles for three consecutive seasons, joining Moses Malone, John Stockton, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard.—
Staff and news service reports,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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On the man’s back was a large design of Santa Muerte, a female Grim Reaper that became a symbol of the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico before becoming adopted by MS-13.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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The cartel now sees demand for crude growing by 1.3 million barrels per day this year and next year, down about 150,000 bpd from its previous estimates.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Thursday's ruling by Hollander was in response to a case brought against DOGE by a coalition of labor unions and retirees who argued giving the new body access to Social Security data breached privacy and was a security risk.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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High-net-worth people or their investor coalitions can self-finance the deals at lower prices and also have more flexible holding periods that enable them to take more risks than institutional buyers, says Kyle Kovac, CBRE’s executive vice president of capital markets.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Guests can choose from two-to-nine-bedroom units that feel like a mix between Airbnbs, timeshares and a traditional resort.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Still, the Giants have a mix of homegrown players and long-term fixtures.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Long story short: This is the tale of the rise and fall of the Sith's massive criminal syndicate away from the Empire's prying eyes, so expect more of the surprisingly dark tone past shows have often flirted with.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While the Trump administration has alleged that Abrego Garcia is connected to the notorious crime syndicate MS-13, he has not been formally charged with any crime.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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SkyTeam updates lounge access rules One of the three major alliances, SkyTeam has updated its lounge access rules for many of its member airlines and airports.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some may have felt your intimate needs were not being met or that there’s been a need for revision around trust, vulnerability and alliances.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Along with the antioxidant-rich 100% organic olive oil, there is a blend of vitamin E and rosemary lead oil to protect and refresh the skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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New talent: Czapek stood out among the independents at Watches and Wonders 2025, impressing with its blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary style.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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