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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
The spooky, rumbling electronic score by Siriusmo (German EDM producer Moritz Friedrich) really bolsters the atmosphere of whimsy, weirdness and a tender sort of melancholy, a combination that’s uniquely Dupieux-ian and all the director’s own.
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Add this skirt or one of Quince’s other comfortable options to your wardrobe for endless easy outfit combinations.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The combination is what drove the decision.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
That combination of limited capacity and higher cost probably explains why the primary customer base currently lies in the defense sector, where the demand for increasingly long-range missions can outweigh fuel price concerns.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Add this skirt or one of Quince’s other comfortable options to your wardrobe for endless easy outfit combinations.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The combination is what drove the decision.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
That combination of limited capacity and higher cost probably explains why the primary customer base currently lies in the defense sector, where the demand for increasingly long-range missions can outweigh fuel price concerns.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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To prepare it, dissolve two teaspoons of matcha in ¼ cup cold water, then pour the mixture over two scoops of vanilla ice cream.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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Quickly smash butter into flour mixture with your fingers, working until largest pieces are about the size of a pea.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Crabtree-Ireland argued that analysis has shown the merger will put both plans on stronger footing, and that all participants will end up better off.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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How the merger talks got started Donald Gintzig has led WakeMed since 2013 and says he has been approached by companies about a sale or merger every year since.—
Richard Stradling,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Cabrera fled her small town Friday after years of mounting cartel violence in Tula.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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And then with this new administration and new focus on the Mexican cartels, superseding indictment was handed down just in March where this scheme and the people who own this shop were involved in aiding terrorism because these cartels have been designated as foreign terrorists.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Dakota tried unsuccessfully to pursue both market-rate and affordable housing, with a coalition of investors never coming together.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The coalition of unions representing roughly 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers accused Lieber and MTA leadership of forcing a shutdown by refusing to agree to wage increases after years without raises amid rising living costs.—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Mitchell has a mix of speed and power.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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But in this merging process, several threads have been left behind.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The new report describes a sprawling transnational criminal system in which Brazilian syndicates, Colombian guerrilla dissidents, Ecuadorian gangs and local crime families collaborate and compete simultaneously while moving drugs, gold, weapons and money across porous borders.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The syndicate desks engineered the pop by only offering a sliver of stock.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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As campers compete for the chance at serving as opening act for the trio, tensions rise, and friendships are tested, leading to unexpected alliances, revelations and romances.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Forming alliances is now Survivor 101, but at the time, colluding to control the vote was a surprising—and controversial—tactic.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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