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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
Balanced snack combinations using these nutrients can keep you full while promoting healthy blood pressure levels.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 May 2026
There are various officials from the NBA, and the media is seated to the side of the plastic drum from which the lottery combinations will be drawn.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
So, when one of the Wizards’ 140 four-number combinations came up Washington’s way — 4-2-1-13 was the combination — Winger was in the room, with the 13 other lottery teams.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Laced with delicacies of the season including artichokes, fava beans and asparagus, combinations are sometimes predictable, like Risotto with Spring Herbs or Artichoke Risotto with Lemon Zest.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
DuctGPT can analyze a vast number of element combinations in seconds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The children and the grandchildren would gather in various combinations, and Bobby and Pam would have friends stay over for long weekends.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The Sharks have 50 combinations.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 May 2026
There are various officials from the NBA, and the media is seated to the side of the plastic drum from which the lottery combinations will be drawn.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 May 2026
So, when one of the Wizards’ 140 four-number combinations came up Washington’s way — 4-2-1-13 was the combination — Winger was in the room, with the 13 other lottery teams.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Laced with delicacies of the season including artichokes, fava beans and asparagus, combinations are sometimes predictable, like Risotto with Spring Herbs or Artichoke Risotto with Lemon Zest.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
DuctGPT can analyze a vast number of element combinations in seconds.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The children and the grandchildren would gather in various combinations, and Bobby and Pam would have friends stay over for long weekends.
—Mark Bradley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 May 2026
The Sharks have 50 combinations.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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Accessibility 25 mixtures by helicopter from Bali, flying over the Gili island, or landing in the rice fields, or a two-hour drive from the main airport in Lombok.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Previous methods required researchers to extract proteins from bacterial mixtures containing thousands of other molecules, a process that significantly limited throughput.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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It soon became known as the biggest mergers and acquisitions failure in corporate history.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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But two possible mergers never happened.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Los Ardillos, fighting rival cartels for territorial control in Guerrero state, has been blamed for 76 deaths and 25 disappearances in the region in recent years.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Over the years, scammers in Myanmar, drug cartels in Latin America, including a narco-submarine, and Russian military forces, have all been spotted using Starlink, which has prompted SpaceX to try to clamp down.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Global middle powers moved to strengthen their alliances in a bid to shield their economies from US unreliability and Chinese aggression.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Set within the shadowy world of female poker grifters and featuring original song, the movie follows a once-loyal sisterhood as shifting alliances—and a triple-con—fracture the bond that once held them together.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Aside from Target’s Good & Gather brand trail mix, these snack mixes were sold in retail stores, online and via QVC shopping network.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The mayor’s team has rolled out several cost-savings measures guided through a citywide efficiency study, including a voluntary retirement program and consolidations.—
Abby Church,
Houston Chronicle,
5 May 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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For one, the Madlanga Commission — set up to investigate whether criminal syndicates and political actors have burrowed into the police, intelligence, and prosecutorial services — is due to submit its interim report at the end of May.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Governing coalitions are essential here, given Wales' proportional voting system.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Campaigns have also sought to highlight the breadth of their support, particularly as candidates work to build coalitions that extend beyond traditional political bases.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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