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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
The fragrance opens with this bright, fizzy combination of raspberry, orange flower, and mandarin that immediately lifts your mood.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
The combination of their privilege and their family’s mobility—scattered by war, public service, and personal ambition—created a rich trove of correspondence, more of which has surfaced since Chernow published Hamilton.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Some combinations of writers are better for certain ideas.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
The combination of their privilege and their family’s mobility—scattered by war, public service, and personal ambition—created a rich trove of correspondence, more of which has surfaced since Chernow published Hamilton.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Mix a combination of two teaspoons of cream of tartar and a few drops of lemon juice to form a paste.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Some combinations of writers are better for certain ideas.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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Combine potatoes, onion mixture, and one jar of pimientos in a 6-quart slow cooker.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ronnie waited for my reaction, his friendly face a mixture of awe, apprehension and silent apology for his youth.—
Jim Moore,
Outdoor Life,
8 Oct. 2025
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John Halley, a longtime ex-Viacom exec who was elevated to lead ad sales for Paramount soon after the merger of CBS and Viacom, is still with the company, according to a person familiar with the new hire.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Duval said a corresponding group of Queens alumni opposed to the merger currently has about 300.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Maduro government says Trump is using the targeting of drug cartels as a pretext for regime change.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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The confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs comes after local media reported that such a request had been made by the United States, which has ramped up its presence in the southern Caribbean — allegedly to target drug cartels operating from Venezuela.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Prime Minister’s critics, even within his coalition, have long accused him of prolonging the war for political survival.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s grandiose peace plan still ended up phased and conditional – granting the Israeli leader political leeway with his hardline coalition.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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But Lindholm’s sparkling NHL re-entry puts him in line for an Olympic call, pushing Ekholm out of the mix.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This once supreme safety stock saw PTs lowered at many other Wall Street research firms, which maintained a mix of buys and holds.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Venus enters Libra on the 13th and the New Moon follows on the 21st, lighting up your sector of intimacy, merging, and emotional contracts.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any disruptions in the merging of the SDF into the Syrian state raises the risk of an ISIS resurgence.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Buford spent years immersing himself in the world of British hooligan soccer syndicates.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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In the 2000s and 2010s, small funds and angel syndicates thrived.—
Roman Axelrod,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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The mini-alliances keep shifting.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Major global ocean carriers and their vessel-sharing alliances have made efforts to adapt to the fee structure since it was announced in April so that there will be minimal impacts on both service and bottom line.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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