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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
Another asks for the code of a specific gate at the facility, again with an exact combination listed as the answer.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
Neither shows any evidence of a companion star, and both emit X-rays—an unexpected combination that links them together.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The combination of an unknown population size and active habitat destruction puts Gastrotheca mittaliiti in a precarious position from the moment of its scientific debut.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Next up are the Toronto Raptors, a bigger team with bigger goals than lottery combinations.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026
Neither shows any evidence of a companion star, and both emit X-rays—an unexpected combination that links them together.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The combination of an unknown population size and active habitat destruction puts Gastrotheca mittaliiti in a precarious position from the moment of its scientific debut.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Next up are the Toronto Raptors, a bigger team with bigger goals than lottery combinations.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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The job of transit ambassador entails a mixture of responsibilities not necessarily implied by the name.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In a large bowl stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar; let stand until mixture is foamy, 5 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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The two went public with their romantic relationship in May 2025, foreshadowing a merger of two NFL families.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Following its 1992 merger with Time Warner Cable, Collins led the combined company, overseeing expansion and technological upgrades that contributed to the development of high-speed cable internet.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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This past February, Rabinor of Journey Mexico had two couples flying from the US and Canada to Mexico City to visit the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve when cartel violence broke out in Puerto Vallarta.—
Laura Bassett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the country's borders, Los Choneros has forged ties with powerful transnational networks, including Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and criminal groups from Albania, enabling it to play a role in global drug trafficking routes.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cracks were forming in the MAGA coalition, and the Groypers saw an opening.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The coalition, backed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues that Catholic schools are being unlawfully excluded from the program because of their religious beliefs.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another player can, and likely will, be added to the mix, but in terms of priority, that doesn’t surpass the needs lacking at corner.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Game Zone arcade area is another easy win, especially for younger kids and teens, with a mix of high-tech games and nostalgic favorites that make a great break from the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ellison, whose father and main business backer is Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, always stresses a merging of content and technology that still needs to happen at legacy media.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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What was your wedding like, and the merging of families?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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He is believed to be a high-ranking member of a criminal syndicate that laundered billions from romance and cryptocurrency scams targeting victims globally.—
Sopheng Cheang,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Authorities described the 45-year-old, identified as Steven Lyons, as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate who had spent months on the run.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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An alliance of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia had initiated a de facto blockade claiming that Qatar was funding terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and the Islamic State — an allegation the country steadfastly denied.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trump has been in an increasingly agitated state, lobbing barbs at the alliance for refusing to help clear the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf chokepoint where around 20% of the world’s oil flowed until Iran effectively shuttered it.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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