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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
In this combination of photos shows presidential candidates Abelardo de la Espriella, left, on May 6, 2026, and Ivan Cepeda on May 31, 2026, in Bogota, Colombia.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Lots of cocktails split the base to create new and interesting flavor combinations in a drink.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
But pharmaceutical companies are actively testing new types of weight-loss medications that may have different effects on muscle, as well as combinations of GLP-1s with other drugs meant to preserve strength.
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Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
The affordable pick costs under $100 (92 percent less than the luxury version), and is available in three color combinations.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Lots of cocktails split the base to create new and interesting flavor combinations in a drink.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
But pharmaceutical companies are actively testing new types of weight-loss medications that may have different effects on muscle, as well as combinations of GLP-1s with other drugs meant to preserve strength.
—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
The affordable pick costs under $100 (92 percent less than the luxury version), and is available in three color combinations.
—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Pile the chickpea mixture in the center and add cheese, tomatoes and lettuce.
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The medical examiner determined her death was the result of immersion in water and a toxic mixture of drugs.
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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Scientists believe the galactic wind is being driven by intense star formation and supernova explosions triggered by the merger, though a supermassive black hole could also be playing a role.
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Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.
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Cepeda has participated in and continued throughout the campaign to promote negotiations with guerrillas and cartels.
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During Sánchez’ time in office, Spain has become one of Europe’s most dynamic economies, despite the fragility of his ruling coalition, which includes Catalan and Basque separatist parties.
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Supporters of Historic Pact coalition presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda attend his campaign rally in Bogota, Colombia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.
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Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft saw losses between 2% and 5% on a mix of AI concerns and higher yields, which tend not to bode well for growth stocks.
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To fully experience the merging of the two, stop by Sarajevo’s Meeting of Cultures, a street marker that marks their physical intersection.
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Then there's the merging of the two in the same video.
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The following day, the syndicate said its Alexandria branch was closely monitoring developments surrounding the allegations at al-Shatabi Hospital.
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Directed by action veteran Kenji Tanigaki and produced by Bill Kong, the martial arts showcase stars Xie Miao as Wang Wei, an ordinary man who unleashes a relentless rampage against a powerful child trafficking syndicate after his daughter is kidnapped.
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The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance has warned.
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As Miranda works to protect the magazine's influence, old alliances and rivalries are tested, putting Andy in the middle of another complicated chapter in her career.
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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