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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
Open since 1961 and still family-owned, the Honolulu institution remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike, serving classic combinations of rice, macaroni salad and protein-rich entrees.
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Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Out of the 10 lineups that have played the most minutes, Amihere is a part of three of those combinations.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The Phoebe retails for $370 and is available in 12 colorways and 75 distinct size combinations, reflecting Margaux’s commitment to true size inclusivity.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The aesthetic of Vibrations of Spring has the brand’s characteristic romance, as in the designer’s earlier work the playful combinations of colors and textiles accent the sophisticated silhouettes; contrasts muted in pastel.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The focus on combinations in the wide area is still present, but the team’s shape on the ball has changed.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Those combinations bode well for a guy defensively.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Bold color combinations like yellow, pink, and olive prove burgundy works surprisingly well with vibrant or earthy hues, creating outfits that feel rich, balanced, and fashion-forward.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Finally, because no Android feature drop seems to complete without some emoji feature, this one includes yet another set of new combinations possible in the Gboard app’s Emoji Kitchen tool.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Staff, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Out of the 10 lineups that have played the most minutes, Amihere is a part of three of those combinations.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
The Phoebe retails for $370 and is available in 12 colorways and 75 distinct size combinations, reflecting Margaux’s commitment to true size inclusivity.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The aesthetic of Vibrations of Spring has the brand’s characteristic romance, as in the designer’s earlier work the playful combinations of colors and textiles accent the sophisticated silhouettes; contrasts muted in pastel.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The focus on combinations in the wide area is still present, but the team’s shape on the ball has changed.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Those combinations bode well for a guy defensively.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 June 2026
Bold color combinations like yellow, pink, and olive prove burgundy works surprisingly well with vibrant or earthy hues, creating outfits that feel rich, balanced, and fashion-forward.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
Finally, because no Android feature drop seems to complete without some emoji feature, this one includes yet another set of new combinations possible in the Gboard app’s Emoji Kitchen tool.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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Focusing on creating stable mixtures with water-soluble substances such as sugar and oil-soluble ones such omega-3 fatty acids, the team developed a capillary-force system for emulsifying small amounts of water and oil.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Studying real products that contain complex PFAS mixtures can help researchers get closer to finding biomarkers that can pinpoint a PFAS source in a person’s blood.—
Carrie McDonough,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Historically, mega-mergers in the $10 billion to $20 billion range have been harder to make a success, Lüneborg told CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Since then, along with its fellow detectors Virgo and KAGRA, LIGO has detected gravitational waves from many mergers between pairs of black holes, pairs of ultra-dense neutron stars — and even mixed mergers between a black hole and a neutron star.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The wisdom of encouraging private Americans to get into armed battles with cartels is certainly debatable, and the Senate has not advanced the bill.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The document suggests that Patriot Front is increasingly seeking to appeal to these groups and forge alliances with them.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to the studio, players will have to deal with shifting alliances and car chases that apparently draw hot pursuits.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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The milk powder recall affects everything from potato chips to chocolate drink mixes, and more products may be added.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 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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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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Applying terrorism designations to criminal syndicates, Brazilian officials say, conflicts with domestic legal definitions and risks blurring distinctions underpinning international counterterrorism law.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 June 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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In the South, coalitions are securing legally-binding Community Benefits Agreements to ensure that the green energy transition includes union contracts and local hiring.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Paloma Valencia, a candidate for the conservative Centro Democrático party who was a protégé of right-wing former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe and pitched herself as a centrist who could build coalitions, was forecast as a candidate who could advance to the second round.—
Raquel Coronell Uribe,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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