as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a combined effort on the part of all of the members
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as in fused
to come together to form a single unit
the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole
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as in merged
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
combine the sugar and flour in a bowl
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Recent Examples of combined
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The kids navigate plenty of teen-movie tropes, too, but their combined magnetism lifts the entire movie.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The most fuel efficient model’s fuel economy rises 5 mpg — nearly 13% — to 44 mpg in combined city/highway driving, by Toyota’s estimate.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Leavitt topped the combined leaderboard.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
Last season, Tampa Bay swept New Orleans 2-0 with a combined margin of 32 points.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Simmer apple cider, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and whiskey over the stove until the drink is warm and combined.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
In its combined form with Cricket, the SI Kids partnership will encompass print, digital and interactive media.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The tiny house features generous glazing, including a double glass door entrance which opens next to the combined living/sleeping area.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
For the purposes of this taste test, we’re focused on products that are some combination of whey or plant protein combined with actual coffee or protein products that taste (and caffeinate) like coffee.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Sohn noted that concerns about potentially higher inflation, combined with high budget deficits, could keep the 10-year Treasury yield at a lofty level even after the Fed cuts rates.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Their high prices, combined with strong demand, have led some workplaces to tighten or eliminate coverage for weight loss.
—Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Toyota's midsize hybrid gets 51 miles per gallon combined.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Five different Santa Margarita players combined to scored eight goals from perimeter against senior Jonas Ransford, one of Orange County’s best goalies and a CIF-SS Open Division champion.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The film also won The Fipresci prize selected from the first or second Asian, African or Latin American films in El Gouna’s Feature Narrative, Feature Documentary competition, Out of Competition sections combined.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Whisk in flour mixture until combined.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Schade and Ouattara have struggled with limited opportunities, scoring one of their six combined big chances.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The kids navigate plenty of teen-movie tropes, too, but their combined magnetism lifts the entire movie.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The most fuel efficient model’s fuel economy rises 5 mpg — nearly 13% — to 44 mpg in combined city/highway driving, by Toyota’s estimate.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Leavitt topped the combined leaderboard.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2025
Last season, Tampa Bay swept New Orleans 2-0 with a combined margin of 32 points.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Simmer apple cider, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and whiskey over the stove until the drink is warm and combined.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
In its combined form with Cricket, the SI Kids partnership will encompass print, digital and interactive media.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
The tiny house features generous glazing, including a double glass door entrance which opens next to the combined living/sleeping area.
—New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
The three wings combined for 63 points, with Barrett leading the trio with 25 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
For the purposes of this taste test, we’re focused on products that are some combination of whey or plant protein combined with actual coffee or protein products that taste (and caffeinate) like coffee.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
Sohn noted that concerns about potentially higher inflation, combined with high budget deficits, could keep the 10-year Treasury yield at a lofty level even after the Fed cuts rates.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Their high prices, combined with strong demand, have led some workplaces to tighten or eliminate coverage for weight loss.
—Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Toyota's midsize hybrid gets 51 miles per gallon combined.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Five different Santa Margarita players combined to scored eight goals from perimeter against senior Jonas Ransford, one of Orange County’s best goalies and a CIF-SS Open Division champion.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The film also won The Fipresci prize selected from the first or second Asian, African or Latin American films in El Gouna’s Feature Narrative, Feature Documentary competition, Out of Competition sections combined.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Whisk in flour mixture until combined.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
Adjective
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The frustration that had been simmering throughout a dreadful collective display reached combustion levels.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the gang successfully takes down Godolkin by embracing supe differences and leaning on their collective power, Polarity ultimately makes the choice to stay behind, charging himself with taking care of the rest of the school’s young supes.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Hemmerle is known for its sculptural designs fused with technical ingenuity, often using unexpected metals—like copper, bronze, and aluminum—to achieve distinct tones and lightness.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Caramel Apple Classic is made with a warm brown sugar dough fused with gooey caramel bits and sweet pockets of apple.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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His first club was KRC Bambrugge, one of four that have since merged to form Erpe-Mere United.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hank and John sold it for an undisclosed amount in 2018 to Viacom (which later merged with Paramount).—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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On Sunday, he’s scheduled to have a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, followed by a joint signing ceremony with the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Exposure to the substance has been linked to a wide range of health impacts, including developmental problems, nervous system damage and hearing problems in children; and high blood pressure, joint pain and reproductive problems in adults.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The canal connected increasingly specialized regions in the early US, explains historian Roger Ransom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coming off of a Game 4 performance in the NLCS which still has baseball fans marveling, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani connected on a two-run home run in the next half inning to cut into the Jays’ big lead.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Constructing complete synthetic organisms is the only way to untangle all the various functions evolution mixed together over billions of years.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gasoline mixed with ethanol degrades even faster than pure gasoline and may not even last three months.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Presented across four venues in Lagos and Ibadan, the program features solo and collaborative projects, institutional exhibitions, screenings, and talks.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson has also released 1994’s Christmas With Willie Nelson, 1997’s Hill Country Christmas, and 1995’s Pancho, Lefty, and Rudolph, a collaborative Xmas album with Merle Haggard.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, Congress is united in firmly backing Taiwan’s de facto independence.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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These were states that united separately from the union during the American Civil War, following the election of Abraham Lincoln, in opposition to the movement seeking to end the institution of slavery, which at the time was integral to the Southern economy.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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