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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
Here’s a breakdown: Verizon Fios bundles Verizon allows customers to bundle internet with mobile telephone, YouTube TV, streaming TV or any combination.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The ability to reproduce asexually without seeds or pollination (i.e., vegetative reproduction through tubers) enabled the plants to stabilize beneficial hybrid gene combinations and establish themselves in diverse environments.
—Jay Kakade
july 31, New Atlas, 31 July 2025
The Phillies were seen as likely to bring in a new outfielder as the combination of Max Kepler, Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh has struggled offensively.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 31 July 2025
The ability to reproduce asexually without seeds or pollination (i.e., vegetative reproduction through tubers) enabled the plants to stabilize beneficial hybrid gene combinations and establish themselves in diverse environments.
—Jay Kakade
july 31, New Atlas, 31 July 2025
The Phillies were seen as likely to bring in a new outfielder as the combination of Max Kepler, Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh has struggled offensively.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
The store’s freezers are stocked with pies made with combinations of steak, mushrooms, bacon, ale, and haggis.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Companies are often using a mixture of different AI models for various tasks, running open offerings for those with less complexity and paying companies like OpenAI for the most powerful products.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Chop the cooked chicken and toss it with the hot sauce mixture.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some have speculated that a merger would mean fewer trains rolling through northern Illinois, given that there would be no need to hit the start and end points of two different railroads.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Fortune can confirm, however, that fear of Huawei was the issue that triggered the approval for the merger.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Those rifles are highly sought after by the cartels in their efforts to control large territories, according to the release.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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The only path to peace is the total disempowerment of the terrorist cartel that has for too long oppressed its own people while lethally menacing others.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The war in Gaza, likely deadlier than all previous Arab-Israeli conflicts combined, has pitted Israel against Hamas and a coalition of non-state actors backed by Iran.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
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The coalition argues the court does have the power to make other rulings about the records law, such as ruling whether an agency performed an adequate search for records.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tidwell sits at 96 on his fastball, has a four-pitch mix and needs to prove his command is good enough to start.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The quarterly rebalanced mix of large-, mid- and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks provided a responsive way to make the most of upbeat market conditions while limiting losses when markets head south, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Players will have to fight, steal and outwit their way through the galaxy's various crime syndicates and become the galaxy's most wanted.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The report added that preliminary investigations revealed these syndicates exported scrap metal to India, China and other countries but reported them as machinery or other metals not subject to the 15% export tax imposed by the government.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
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Trump has long been doubtful of the mutual defense alliance.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2025
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Second, by promising to further deregulate the internet, Trump may be cementing his alliance with some of the world’s biggest AI firms CEOs — minus Musk, for now — and potentially securing their backing for his candidates in the 2026 mid-terms and the 2028 presidential elections.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Miracle Hair Oil in 30-milliliter travel size is a lightweight 5-in-1 oil blend containing kukui nut, babassu and pracaxi oils, alongside quinoa extract and green walnut.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Backcountry Venture Daily Pant Made from a breathable, stretchy cotton blend, these hiking pants are designed to keep you comfortable on casual hikes.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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