combination

noun

ˌkäm-bə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce combination (audio)
Definition of combinationnext
1
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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2
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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3
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 At 6-foot-3 and 218 pounds, the sophomore is a difference-maker whose combination of size and athleticism gives Florida another imposing weapon on the perimeter. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Director Arielko Kotzer effectively created an AI feedback loop to see what a combination of tools would spit out. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026 This combination matters when electronics need to communicate with biological systems. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 In the late 1970s and through the 1980s, the combination had a major impact on the trends of the era. — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for combination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
  1. mixture
  2. merger
  3. cartel
  4. coalition
  5. mix
  6. merging
  7. syndicate
  8. alliance
Noun
  • Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and gently toss to coat the fish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Sprinkle the garlic mixture over the pork, then use a wooden spoon to break up the meat and stir the seasonings into it.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of mixture
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  • That merger reduced the club’s holding in Barca Produccions and turned it into a subsidiary, though the year just past saw more share machinations.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Imagina was previously the parent company of Mediapro, following the latter’s 2006 merger with producer Globomedia.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of merger
Noun
  • In 2025, his decision to designate eight Mexican criminal organizations, such as the Sinaloa cartel, redefined the traditional definition of foreign terrorism to include narcotics trafficking and organized crime.
    — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately, a cartel gets involved, and plenty of action sparks from there.
    — William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of cartel
Noun
  • If the AfD doesn’t get an absolute majority in Sunday’s elections, all other parties could form a ragtag coalition to shut it out of power in the state.
    — Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On Friday evening, Meloni's coalition government, which took office in October 2022, held a rally in the port city of Bari to mark its becoming Italy's longest-serving cabinet since World War II.
    — Jenni Reid,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • As the traditional 60/40 equities and bonds portfolio mix comes under greater pressure amid supply shocks, inflation pressures and bond market volatility, alternative investments, like private markets, are moving into sharp focus.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Most of the genome is non-coding and contains a mix of things, including centromeres, which help ensure chromosomes are divided evenly between cells, and caps that protect the chromosome ends.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of mix
Noun
  • Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of merging
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  • Unlike its competitors, Hermès is a pre-haute-couture enterprise, founded before the rigid bureaucracy of French fashion was put into place, in the eighteen-sixties, with the establishment of a governing syndicate.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Complex investigations to dismantle drug trafficking syndicates can require advanced equipment, Casey Rayborn Hicks, a spokesperson for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, wrote in a statement.
    — Aneri Pattani — KFF Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of syndicate
Noun
  • Trump also has been highly critical of NATO, arguing that European countries aren’t spending enough money on the military and thus aren’t paying their fair share of the alliance’s mutual defense.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Yet there is no pan-European alliance of the far right, in part because these parties champion their own national interests.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
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