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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
This combination of performance, efficiency, and convenience positions hydrogen as a compelling alternative for certain use cases.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The combination of a crisp shirt with jeans doesn’t need any spectacular accessories or styling to work.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2026
A lot of my early lineups have a combination of at least two of them.
—Dennis Esser, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
And that whole combination can get pretty precise.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The combination of a crisp shirt with jeans doesn’t need any spectacular accessories or styling to work.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2026
A lot of my early lineups have a combination of at least two of them.
—Dennis Esser, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2026
And that whole combination can get pretty precise.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for combination
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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One of the largest mass graves in Mexico was reported in 2017 when more than 250 skulls were found in what appeared to be a drug cartel mass burial ground on the outskirts of the city of Veracruz.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But in the midst of conspiring, Yusuf doesn't realize that the Italians killed Ivan and Andrei, as well as the cartel.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The rare Sunday Cabinet meeting to finalize the relief measures came as the coalition government faces new political pressures from rivals critical of their handling of the crisis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This coalition comes together only every three years.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 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
Noun
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The mayor has also touted his merging of several city departments in the last two years as a successful effort to reduce middle management.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The companies say merging will connect their networks — Viva primarily operates Mexico’s east and Volaris in the west — and passengers will have better scheduling options.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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American boats have won the America’s Cup a record 25 times and held it from its first race in 1851 all the way through 1983, when an Australian syndicate won it.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The third season will deal with a rebellion that threatens to tear Alabasta apart, fueled in secret by one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the ruthless Sir Crocodile, and his underground syndicate Baroque Works, who seek to conquer the kingdom for themselves.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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