1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of combinations
The outlet praised a few heartier combinations, such as the Steakhouse Salad Stuffer, but argued against the value.
—
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The number of attacking combinations Arteta has used this season is crazy.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Lots of cocktails split the base to create new and interesting flavor combinations in a drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Having a few neutral options, like black, brown, and tan, opens up even more outfit combinations without taking up much space in your bag.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Choose from seven color combinations, including the cute blue and green pair above that’s currently on sale for 78 percent off its typical price.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Multiview was previously limited to preset combinations and a small number of channels, but now supports all channels across multiple genres.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
This one incorporates strawberry and vanilla, which together make one of our favorite flavor combinations.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Jasmin Reese approaches interiors with an artist’s eye, embracing daring color combinations and unexpected accents in her impactful rooms.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The number of attacking combinations Arteta has used this season is crazy.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Lots of cocktails split the base to create new and interesting flavor combinations in a drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Having a few neutral options, like black, brown, and tan, opens up even more outfit combinations without taking up much space in your bag.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Choose from seven color combinations, including the cute blue and green pair above that’s currently on sale for 78 percent off its typical price.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Multiview was previously limited to preset combinations and a small number of channels, but now supports all channels across multiple genres.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
This one incorporates strawberry and vanilla, which together make one of our favorite flavor combinations.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Jasmin Reese approaches interiors with an artist’s eye, embracing daring color combinations and unexpected accents in her impactful rooms.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
Noun
-
It gets turned into chemicals, waxes, oils and other mixtures that appear in a vast array of everyday items, including most made with plastic and rubber.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Trees grown in mixtures, including important timber species like poplar and red oak, are up to 80% larger than the same species when grown alone.—
John Parker,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Jack Daniel’s has been in the news a lot recently, as its parent company Brown-Forman has courted potential mergers with or acquisitions by two different companies—Sazerac (the owner of Buffalo Trace) and Pernod Ricard (the French company that controls Jameson Irish Whiskey).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Since Prosus’s Just Eat deal last year, European regulators are rethinking their approach to mergers in the EU.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The campaign is expected to go well beyond the traditional sanction — the canceling of visas for those suspected of being in league with cartels.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
-
The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Mexican citizen Julio César Jasso Ramírez, who acted alone and had no ties to criminal groups or drug cartels, which are usually behind Mexico’s most violent attacks.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
On foreign policy, Scott was an outspoken advocate for NATO and post-World War II American alliances.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
-
The military government had held a series of in-person peace talks with ethnic minority leaders starting in 2022 aiming to weaken the anti-military alliances, but with little result.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Labrador/golden retriever mixes were also part of the group.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Vendors at the Naperville location, which opened in 2020, sold everything from plants and cake mixes to women’s clothing and paintings.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The board will meet for a special meeting Thursday night to discuss possible school consolidations and get an update on its fiscal solvency plan.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
-
But the cuts and consolidations of programs are not limited to inside the Education Department, but some are moving to other federal agencies.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Greg began creating and submitting comic strip ideas to syndicates, collecting an impressive pile of rejection slips.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Since last week, residents in parts of Port-au-Prince have been trapped in gang crossfire after rival coalitions escalated their fight for territory.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Voters are fragments of coalitions, habits, grudges, identities, and instincts.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
