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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
In many of the clips, Sawyer can be seen being launched several feet into the air while performing flips, twists and one-arm stunt combinations that leave viewers both impressed and horrified in the comments.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The ceilings feature custom color combinations and eight shooting stars, including one that stretches the entire length of the cabin—a first for Rolls-Royce.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Additional flavor combinations include lemon, honey, grated ginger, garlic powder, or other fresh or dried herbs and spices of choice.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Bourbon and maple syrup is one of those indulgent flavor combinations that just works well.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Roni's Mac Bar has created a menu of more than 77 million possible combinations that continues to grow, Senese said.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 16 May 2026
Balanced snack combinations using these nutrients can keep you full while promoting healthy blood pressure levels.
—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
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The ceilings feature custom color combinations and eight shooting stars, including one that stretches the entire length of the cabin—a first for Rolls-Royce.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Additional flavor combinations include lemon, honey, grated ginger, garlic powder, or other fresh or dried herbs and spices of choice.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
Bourbon and maple syrup is one of those indulgent flavor combinations that just works well.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Roni's Mac Bar has created a menu of more than 77 million possible combinations that continues to grow, Senese said.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 16 May 2026
Balanced snack combinations using these nutrients can keep you full while promoting healthy blood pressure levels.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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While mixtures of two or three metals were messy and unstable, the five-metal combination paradoxically self-organized into a single, uniform product, streamlining 31 possible chemical outcomes into a single, precise nanocrystal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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As Gould mentioned, the core of WBD has been through a number of mergers in recent years.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Analyst Noah Poponak said the company’s history of mergers and acquisitions is attractive.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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The annual loss of billions of dollars in human smuggling fees has forced corporate-sized crime rings in Mexico, known as cartels, to pivot to other means of profit, including fentanyl and other drugs.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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And then with this new administration and new focus on the Mexican cartels, superseding indictment was handed down just in March where this scheme and the people who own this shop were involved in aiding terrorism because these cartels have been designated as foreign terrorists.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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By upending decades-old international trade norms and security alliances – not to mention launching a war with Iran that seems to have benefited almost no one – Trump is seen by many to have helped China score not only strategically but even morally.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Saint-Gobain reports their 3D printing mixes now achieve more than 49% lower CO₂ than regular mortar, and the Gemert bridge helped prove out these formulations.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
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Initial proposals included possible school closures, consolidations, and repurposing in some areas, but district leaders stressed that no final decisions have been made.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
12 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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Criminal syndicates The consequences extend far beyond South America.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 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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By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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