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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
Relationships have shifted, things have been learned, and combinations of characters - look for a lovely and unexpected scene between Platt and Gillian Jacobs as Richie's ex-wife, Tiffany, for instance - mix and drift apart and back together.
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Linda Holmes, NPR, 26 June 2025
In 1950, Col. McCormick and President Truman were buffeted by different combinations of waves breaking and backwashing.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
His ideal mix for vegetables is a combination of topsoil, compost, and lava fines, which help oxygenate the soil.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
As Oakmont continued to firm up on Friday, only three players managed to remain under par as the combination of Oakmont’s greens, and a brutal USGA setup featuring rough over five inches long gave the best players in the world fits.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Linda Holmes, NPR, 26 June 2025
In 1950, Col. McCormick and President Truman were buffeted by different combinations of waves breaking and backwashing.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
His ideal mix for vegetables is a combination of topsoil, compost, and lava fines, which help oxygenate the soil.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
As Oakmont continued to firm up on Friday, only three players managed to remain under par as the combination of Oakmont’s greens, and a brutal USGA setup featuring rough over five inches long gave the best players in the world fits.
—Mike Fore, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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Add the egg yolks and gently fluff the mixture with your hands to thoroughly combine.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Step 3: Soak Soak the silver in the mixture until all tarnish is removed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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As businesses held their breath for the arrival of 2025, there was a striking decline in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity.—
Matt Kunkel,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The bank has more room on its balance sheet, for example, to offer bigger bridge loans for mergers and acquisitions.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Among their harrowing stories, one woman from Mexico alleges she’s been repeatedly kidnapped by a notoriously violent cartel for cooperating with authorities in the murder investigation of her first husband.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Our heavily armored alien menace starts taking out drug cartel goons and making a mess, and a couple of cops (Danny Glover and Bill Paxton) plus an unhinged DEA agent (Gary Busey) are on the case to investigate.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The conflict—and America's role in it—has splintered Trump's MAGA coalition, as the movement's isolationist wing stands staunchly opposed to hawkish pro-Trump lawmakers and media figures who favor a more hard-line stance toward Iran.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The coalition had also raised money to help families with things like rent, supplies and childcare when a family’s principal breadwinner is taken into custody.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Cars 2 throws far too many characters into the mix, resulting in a frustratingly overlong and underwhelming movie.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Additionally, gamers can gift Raze mix tapes that start arena battles.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug-smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world, in part because international drug syndicates target its young population.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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Fox News reported that police in Everett, Massachusetts, say Hernandez was involved in a shooting between gang members from 18th Street and the notorious crime syndicate MS-13.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The alliances people form, the water cooler conversations, the unspoken rules about who gets promoted.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Just this week, the alliance released its first ever Commercial Space Strategy, stressing three goals – leveraging commercial solutions, ensuring continuous access during peace, crisis or conflict and bolstering coherent relationships with the commercial sector.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Strawberry Basil Lemonade Fresca: Refreshing lemonade made with agave nectar and a strawberry puree fruit blend, infused with fresh strawberries and basil.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The selection fulfilled a years-long expectation that Flagg — with a generational blend of size, athleticism and play-making prowess — would become a first-overall pick.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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