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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
Food and drink The fifth-floor BAHR with its open kitchen showcases his distinctive flavor combinations with plates like prawn rissoles (a Portuguese snack) as well as riffs on traditional dishes like pork with clams.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who teamed with Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas for one of the NFL's greatest passing combinations and helped lead the Colts to victory over the New York Giants in the storied 1958 championship game, has died.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
But the VaMEx team is exploring combinations of driving, walking, and flying systems to leverage what each concept brings to the table in terms of jointly investigating a large area with varied environmental characteristics.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Over the years, she's rocked platinum blonde, dark brown, blue, green, and silver, as well as combinations of these colors.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
For patient investors willing to look beyond short-term headlines, Japan may represent one of the most attractive combinations of value and quality in the global equity markets today.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Apparently, studying human chromosomal disorders, which can result in unusual combinations of X and Y chromosomes, is no longer welcome in the US.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
From skirts and jeans to ruffled shorts, the combinations reveal personality and a sense of community simultaneously.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Created by veteran broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, The View hasn't changed much over the past few decades, even if certain hosting combinations have occasionally made the show somewhat unwieldy — often to entertaining effect.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Raymond Berry, the Hall of Fame wide receiver who teamed with Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas for one of the NFL's greatest passing combinations and helped lead the Colts to victory over the New York Giants in the storied 1958 championship game, has died.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
But the VaMEx team is exploring combinations of driving, walking, and flying systems to leverage what each concept brings to the table in terms of jointly investigating a large area with varied environmental characteristics.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Over the years, she's rocked platinum blonde, dark brown, blue, green, and silver, as well as combinations of these colors.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
For patient investors willing to look beyond short-term headlines, Japan may represent one of the most attractive combinations of value and quality in the global equity markets today.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Apparently, studying human chromosomal disorders, which can result in unusual combinations of X and Y chromosomes, is no longer welcome in the US.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
From skirts and jeans to ruffled shorts, the combinations reveal personality and a sense of community simultaneously.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Created by veteran broadcast journalist Barbara Walters, The View hasn't changed much over the past few decades, even if certain hosting combinations have occasionally made the show somewhat unwieldy — often to entertaining effect.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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Within it, the team can vaporize mixtures containing uranium, cerium, and cesium, and then control how the vapor is cooled.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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Divers often use specialized breathing mixtures, such as nitrogen and oxygen, to prevent this condition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Such mergers of different sources of resentment were among the major causes for war in 1914.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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That, in turn, would suggest there were mergers among this population early in the Universe’s history.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
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Though it’s not dominated by major cartels like the other two host cities, criminal groups are still active there and have their hand in a range of illicit activities, according to Víctor Manuel Sánchez Valdés, researcher at the Autonomous University of Coahuila.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean are major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels often using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Segall launches the effort as more news organizations are opening their arms to alliances with independents.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Make sure to stock up on s'mores supplies, popcorn, and other snack mixes.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Martin Blackburn Martin is a documentary, commercial and branded filmmaker currently independently co-producing his debut feature documentary about Raphael, a music curator who built a global audience through his mixes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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And the current environment is no different, with big changes on the horizon, particularly for consolidations of federal student loans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The rapid expansion of private school choice has also contributed to enrollment declines, school consolidations and closures.—
Stacker,
Boston Herald,
18 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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Criminal syndicates The consequences extend far beyond South America.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Since its introduction nearly a century ago, the levy has been derided by the oil industry, the auto industry, AAA, trucking and manufacturing interests, and coalitions of governors.—
Henry Grabar,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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But with proportional representation, there would be room for new parties to grow and new coalitions to form.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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