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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 combination of heavy, wet snow and high winds make power outages extremely likely.
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Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
That combination has heightened the risk of fast-spreading wildfires across the state.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
The combination of heavy snow and strong wind was expected to make travel treacherous and result in numerous power outages.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Interference without meeting What if the combination step could happen without physically bringing the light together?
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
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Eryn Dion, The Providence Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
That combination has heightened the risk of fast-spreading wildfires across the state.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
The combination of heavy snow and strong wind was expected to make travel treacherous and result in numerous power outages.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
Interference without meeting What if the combination step could happen without physically bringing the light together?
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Transfer the fish to the pan and scatter the onion and vegetable mixture evenly over the fish.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The public, however, knew what to expect from this unwholesome mixture of politics and celebrity and didn’t tune in.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Netflix merger agreement remains in effect, and the Board continues to recommend in favor of the Netflix transaction.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded with a more aggressive stance toward drug cartels than her predecessor, that has included sending dozens of drug trafficking prisoners to the United States for prosecution.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In addition to tourism, the cartel has also expanded into fuel theft, extortion and financial fraud, often masking those operations behind legitimate-looking businesses.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some of the coalition’s members live in RVs that could be seized and dismantled if the city is permitted to implement the law, the group said in its complaint.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Organizers of the protest, which was led by a broad Black Lives Matter coalition, claimed that one of the pastors is also an ICE official.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
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Two buyers can quote you 95% of the spot price to buy your gold assets, but if one deducts fees, shipping and assay costs from that price — and the other doesn't — there's a clear winner in the mix.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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This mix of soap, water minerals, and grime can cling to anything from shower curtains to tubs, doors, and tiling.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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This seamless merging of set design and original architecture can be seen in the room where the roundtable discussions take place, the castle’s Great Hall.—
Alison McDermott,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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The assessment could result in the merging of the two departments, the mayor said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Labor and trade groups, including a national retirees syndicate, have issued statements condemning the economic and political crisis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The syndicate called for the government to launch a comprehensive national survey of buildings at risk of collapse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The level and duration of violence depend on a few factors, such as whether there was a succession plan and what kind of alliances are in place with other cartels.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Israel’s technological dominance must be leveraged to anchor alliances and shape global supply chains.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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