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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
The coffee shop features 20 signature combinations, plus many more ways to customize your own drink.
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Auralee has a reputation for bringing exciting color combinations to their collections and their AW26 show was no different, pairing reds, sky blues, and light greens in interesting variations, while showing an innate – almost defiant – sense of color blocking that many designers stray away from.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The flavors lean more toward the classics, rather than any adventurous combinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Lawrence is regularly seen re-wearing her favorite pieces around New York, albeit in fresh combinations.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2026
After the 2020 season, Goff and McVay’s relationship fractured as the quarterback struggled to navigate the pressure-coverage combinations permeating the league — ironically, as a reaction to McVay’s own prolific offense.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Some types of snow Brunning identified were column, plane, rimed, germs, irregularities, as well as combinations of all of those elements.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
One biotech, Wave Life Sciences, also sees combinations as part of its broader strategy, its CEO Paul Bolno said in an interview at the conference.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The duo provide Lee with more options and allows for various new floor combinations.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Auralee has a reputation for bringing exciting color combinations to their collections and their AW26 show was no different, pairing reds, sky blues, and light greens in interesting variations, while showing an innate – almost defiant – sense of color blocking that many designers stray away from.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The flavors lean more toward the classics, rather than any adventurous combinations, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Lawrence is regularly seen re-wearing her favorite pieces around New York, albeit in fresh combinations.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2026
After the 2020 season, Goff and McVay’s relationship fractured as the quarterback struggled to navigate the pressure-coverage combinations permeating the league — ironically, as a reaction to McVay’s own prolific offense.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Some types of snow Brunning identified were column, plane, rimed, germs, irregularities, as well as combinations of all of those elements.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026
One biotech, Wave Life Sciences, also sees combinations as part of its broader strategy, its CEO Paul Bolno said in an interview at the conference.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The duo provide Lee with more options and allows for various new floor combinations.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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The natural sugars of beet juice lower the freezing point of water, allowing salt mixtures to work at much lower temperatures and preventing refreezing, while also helping salt stick to the road longer.—
Jeff Martin,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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How to Recycle Batteries Different batteries are made using different mixtures of chemical elements and metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel, and silver, while others may contain cobalt, lithium, and graphite that are treated as critical minerals by the United States Geological Survey.—
Katherine Gallagher,
Treehugger,
20 Jan. 2026
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Founded in 1613, Mellerio dits Meller is one of the oldest active jewelry houses and a rare exception in a sector marked by constant closures, mergers and reinventions.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
25 Jan. 2026
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Solomon’s most bullish forecast centers on a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, driven by a radical shift in the regulatory climate.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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From there, the same White House that for months had insisted Venezuela was a dangerous country run by drug cartels dispatched him on yet another of last year’s 76 deportation flights back to South America.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Maddeningly, the cartels and dealers know just how to capitalize on that overpowering reality of the human condition.—
Sterling Elliott,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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And finally, challenges that reveal alliances.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Equally compelling was the rise of pan-African AI alliances.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sucesso delivers tighter mixes of fiercer tracks with mixing that ignores the easiest blend or chop in favor of more difficult but rewarding options.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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Breeds commonly seen in Milwaukee – such as pit bull mixes, cane corsos and mastiffs – can’t tolerate more than 15 minutes in freezing weather.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Closures and consolidations Sunshine Elementary will close.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is in the midst of a diocese-wide reorganization, known as Beacons of Light, that attempts to address some of those demographic changes through parish consolidations.—
Dan Horn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Adams put together a portfolio of his workday doodles and sent it to several newspaper syndicates.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Outside the capital, guerrilla groups and organized crime syndicates are exploiting the power vacuum along Venezuela’s borders and in its resource-rich interior.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Every year, Davos becomes a playground for coalitions.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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National elections, meanwhile, are won with broad coalitions.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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