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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
Supporting the shows are combinations of Thundercat, the Walkmen’s Hamilton Leithauser, Cage the Elephant, Ölüm, and, in Europe, Alex Cameron and Fat White Family.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Leone taught and codified dozens of complicated pick-stroke combinations, to give depth and expression.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Tourlas tested multiple medication combinations over five days.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
For even more color combinations, try this wireless keyboard and mouse set, which is available in 25 different hues.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, the combinations are virtually endless — and that customization is the whole point.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2017, 7 Brew boasts a menu offering more than 20,000 drink combinations, according to its website.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
As a matter of perspective, that was less court time together than the combinations of Dru Smith-Kasparas Jakucionis, Nikola Jovic-Simone Fontecchio and Smith-Jovic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
What are the best color combinations for a house exterior?
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
Leone taught and codified dozens of complicated pick-stroke combinations, to give depth and expression.
—Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026
Tourlas tested multiple medication combinations over five days.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
For even more color combinations, try this wireless keyboard and mouse set, which is available in 25 different hues.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, the combinations are virtually endless — and that customization is the whole point.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Founded in 2017, 7 Brew boasts a menu offering more than 20,000 drink combinations, according to its website.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
As a matter of perspective, that was less court time together than the combinations of Dru Smith-Kasparas Jakucionis, Nikola Jovic-Simone Fontecchio and Smith-Jovic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
What are the best color combinations for a house exterior?
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gentry was involved in the evaluation and decisions around bank mergers for the company.—
Chase Jordan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Launching as soon as 2035, LISA could sense waves from much more massive mergers of supermassive black holes rather than the waves from puny 50-stellar-mass black holes that are within LIGO’s purview.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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Applying total systemic friction on the cartels.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Asked why dealers would aggressively sell a product with a high potential to kill their customers, the LAPD detective said that is not a paramount issue for cartels and those selling fentanyl to teens.—
Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Enver Hoxha led the country through ephemeral alliances and radical ruptures, leading it to total isolation.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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Southern Kerala state presents a different challenge, where power has traditionally alternated between alliances led by the Indian National Congress and communist parties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Morris and Fritjofsson’s first venture, in 2019, was a line of artisanal baking mixes.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Use a house-safe detergent for siding and avoid harsh bleach mixes unless the product is specifically labeled safe for your surface.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The merger, which went into effect July 1, 2022, was one of two consolidations of Evanston’s Catholic parishes.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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That commitment to theatrical releases is more important than ever to an industry that has seen a shrinking number of films in theaters, particularly after studio consolidations.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The criminal syndicates refitted their properties as centres where teams of workers – often trafficked and coerced – run online scams at scale.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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Caleb Davies, another Kalshi trader who has earned $389,000 in culture markets over the past two years, says that the absence of financial organizations or syndicates of traders with big money allows knowledgeable traders to profit off of people who simply bet on their faves.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Two business coalitions gave a total of over 270 million real (US$54 million) to help two public laboratories, the Institute of Technology in Immunobiology, known as BioManguinhos, and the Butantan Institute.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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The party has an organizational presence across India and has supported or participated in ruling coalitions in several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu.—
Andrew Pereira,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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