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noun

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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Synonym Chooser

How does the verb combine differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of combine are associate, connect, join, link, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When would associate be a good substitute for combine?

The meanings of associate and combine largely overlap; however, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use connect instead of combine?

While in some cases nearly identical to combine, connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

When might join be a better fit than combine?

Although the words join and combine have much in common, join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

In what contexts can link take the place of combine?

The synonyms link and combine are sometimes interchangeable, but link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When can relate be used instead of combine?

The words relate and combine can be used in similar contexts, but relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

When is unite a more appropriate choice than combine?

The words unite and combine are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of combine
Verb
The heat index combines air temperature and relative humidity to measure what the heat feels like to the human body. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 July 2025 There are 20 standard amino acids universally used by life that can be combined into trillions of proteins, forming the building blocks of countless life forms. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2025
Noun
Along with the bat-to-ball skills — Cohen only struck out eight percent of the time in college — Cohen impressed the Giants during his interview with the team at the draft combine. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 July 2025 There were 90 prospects at the combine who went through 14 fitness tests, measuring aerobics, agility and more. Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for combine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combine
Verb
  • Founded in 1996, LendingTree offers online tools to connect borrowers with lenders on financial services, like credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
  • Featuring dozens of speakers, the event seeks to connect thousands of attendees from different industries and levels of experience with technology professionals.
    Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • In camp, Martin has been practicing with the third-team defense, with some second-team reps mixed in.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2025
  • But through the sheer power of mixing genes into new combinations, the risky gamble of interspecies pairings has also sometimes majorly paid off.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • Those rifles are highly sought after by the cartels in their efforts to control large territories, according to the release.
    Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The only path to peace is the total disempowerment of the terrorist cartel that has for too long oppressed its own people while lethally menacing others.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • The seasonal combination of salty, smoky, and sweet has got Publix shoppers excited.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
  • For its lethal injection, Florida uses a combination of a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, the outlet reported, citing the state Department of Corrections.
    Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After getting out their rage, Happy and Shooter unite over preserving their love of traditional golf rather than Maxi League’s spectacle.
    Skyler Trepel, People.com, 29 July 2025
  • Educators, business leaders and technologists must unite to ensure AI empowers the workforce instead of displacing it.
    Wayne Liu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
  • This revitalization project aims to provide modern, safe housing options and integrate residents more fully into the corridor.
    Chase Jordan August 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Narrative podcasts under Wondery’s banner will be integrated into Audible.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Whether through investment syndicates, peer networks, or regional alliances, family offices are building micro-communities modeled less on corporate structures and more on the village circle.
    Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • So far, no one has ruled out the possibility that other groups—possibly from different governments or private crime syndicates—are also exploiting CVE-2025-53770.
    Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The war in Gaza, likely deadlier than all previous Arab-Israeli conflicts combined, has pitted Israel against Hamas and a coalition of non-state actors backed by Iran.
    Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The coalition argues the court does have the power to make other rulings about the records law, such as ruling whether an agency performed an adequate search for records.
    Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025

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“Combine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combine. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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