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as in mixtures
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 mergers
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 cartels
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 alliances
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 combinations
Vargas came out throwing hard combinations straight down the middle.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Bentley claims its clients can choose from among 46 billion possible combinations of features and options, without even enlisting the marque’s additional bespoke services.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Popular flavor combinations include Haleakala (milk and coconut), Sunset Beach (passion orange, mango and guava) and No Ka Oi (mango, coconut, and passion fruit).
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
To help simplify the decision-making process, Kingbull has assembled several e-bike combinations designed around some of the most common riding scenarios.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2026
Several common food combinations sharply reduce how much of a key nutrient your body can use, even when both foods are healthy on their own.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Out of the 10 lineups that have played the most minutes, Amihere is a part of three of those combinations.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The Phoebe retails for $370 and is available in 12 colorways and 75 distinct size combinations, reflecting Margaux’s commitment to true size inclusivity.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Bentley claims its clients can choose from among 46 billion possible combinations of features and options, without even enlisting the marque’s additional bespoke services.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Popular flavor combinations include Haleakala (milk and coconut), Sunset Beach (passion orange, mango and guava) and No Ka Oi (mango, coconut, and passion fruit).
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
To help simplify the decision-making process, Kingbull has assembled several e-bike combinations designed around some of the most common riding scenarios.
—New Atlas, 11 June 2026
Several common food combinations sharply reduce how much of a key nutrient your body can use, even when both foods are healthy on their own.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.
—Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Out of the 10 lineups that have played the most minutes, Amihere is a part of three of those combinations.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The Phoebe retails for $370 and is available in 12 colorways and 75 distinct size combinations, reflecting Margaux’s commitment to true size inclusivity.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughout a continuous fat matrix.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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The scientists demonstrated that tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) spontaneously formed when mixtures of purified coat protein and its genomic RNA were incubated together.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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But the performance has been mixed more recently for transportation technology, in particular, which has been a focus for SPAC mergers, including autonomous driving and electrification.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Plenty will be on the table to discuss, from geopolitics to mergers and deals to the new technologies that are transforming the ways that entertainment is produced, distributed and monetized.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The November killing of Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the popular mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, highlighted dangers for politicians who stand up to cartels and criminal groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Terrorism, crime and kidnapping are threats in the southern state, and disputes between terrorist groups, cartels and other criminal organizations have occurred in tourist areas in the past, endangering or even killing bystanders.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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In practice, these transfers can help members build alliances, strengthen their party standing and direct resources to competitive races.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Third Way is encouraging Democrats to articulate a foreign policy that prioritizes stabilizing and strengthening alliances and trade relationships to the benefit of the US.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
9 June 2026
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Specialty potting mixes, such as for orchids and cacti, also are sold.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Dec. 2025
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Antonoff recalls working on final mixes as late as four in the morning, just hours before the album’s release.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
3 Dec. 2025
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While input costs have risen substantially from tariffs, Maxwell said the reason behind rising fertilizer and seed prices have more to do with corporate consolidations and monopolies dominating the input industry.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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The strategy has taken criticism from industry players due to more service consolidations and fewer stops, as well as fewer staff.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
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An estimate from the United States Institute of Peace suggests that criminal syndicates steal approximately $64 billion every year.—
Michael Ruiz , Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Instead, horses are often owned by sponsors, investors or syndicates.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The coalitions’ members are already doing many of the things outlined in Abbott’s letter, such as using advanced cooling technologies, working closely with communities and paying for power and energy infrastructure costs, Diorio said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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In diverse Los Angeles, mayors are elected by building coalitions, ethnically and geographically.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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