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 mixed
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
Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The results showed that users preferred a combined approach that included both pre-journey explanations and real-time narration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2026
Following its 1992 merger with Time Warner Cable, Collins led the combined company, overseeing expansion and technological upgrades that contributed to the development of high-speed cable internet.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Future possibilities The combined result of these factors is that roughly half of the world’s conventional oil reserves and 40% of its gas lie beneath just 3% of the Earth’s land surface.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
The combined entity would account for about 74% of Mexico’s domestic air traffic and leave Aeroméxico as its only big competitor.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The combined tally of 6,600 Russian drones and missiles reported by Ukraine's air force across the month marks a new record high for a single month of Russian long-range attacks.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Later, as chairman and CEO of American Television and Communications, Collins shepherded a merger with Time Warner Cable, serving as CEO of the combined entity.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Five pitchers combined for nine strikeouts and allowed just hits for Andrew (4-3).
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The report also noted that two separate client groups from Blackbird Mountain Guides — one a group of female friends with two guides, the other a trio of men with two guides — had been combined into a party of 15 for the trip out to the Castle Peak Snowpark trailhead beside I-80.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Max LaMonica and Nick Ambroult combined for a two-hitter in North Quincy’s 5-2 nonleague victory over Weymouth.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Fabulous freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic combined for just 11 points in that game.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The trio then combined for two home runs, four RBIs and six runs scored in Thursday night’s opener against the Diamondbacks.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Bono takes this idea someplace else with a reference to the wounds of Christ, reminding us that they were inflicted by the state combined with religious authority.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Bagley had a layup and a dunk to start the run and Marshall and Brandon Williams combined to make four free throws.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Illinois is one of the few states with a sales tax on motor fuel, and its combined tax burden often exceeds 85 cents per gallon in certain counties.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
In combined bites, the salty ingredients season the fresh ones, and the textures are varied enough to gently nudge the brain awake.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The results showed that users preferred a combined approach that included both pre-journey explanations and real-time narration.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2026
Following its 1992 merger with Time Warner Cable, Collins led the combined company, overseeing expansion and technological upgrades that contributed to the development of high-speed cable internet.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
Future possibilities The combined result of these factors is that roughly half of the world’s conventional oil reserves and 40% of its gas lie beneath just 3% of the Earth’s land surface.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
The combined entity would account for about 74% of Mexico’s domestic air traffic and leave Aeroméxico as its only big competitor.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
The combined tally of 6,600 Russian drones and missiles reported by Ukraine's air force across the month marks a new record high for a single month of Russian long-range attacks.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Later, as chairman and CEO of American Television and Communications, Collins shepherded a merger with Time Warner Cable, serving as CEO of the combined entity.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some flights to London City airport, for example, have now been combined with aircraft heading to the Big Smoke’s Gatwick.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Five pitchers combined for nine strikeouts and allowed just hits for Andrew (4-3).
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
The report also noted that two separate client groups from Blackbird Mountain Guides — one a group of female friends with two guides, the other a trio of men with two guides — had been combined into a party of 15 for the trip out to the Castle Peak Snowpark trailhead beside I-80.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
Max LaMonica and Nick Ambroult combined for a two-hitter in North Quincy’s 5-2 nonleague victory over Weymouth.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Fabulous freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic combined for just 11 points in that game.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
The trio then combined for two home runs, four RBIs and six runs scored in Thursday night’s opener against the Diamondbacks.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Bono takes this idea someplace else with a reference to the wounds of Christ, reminding us that they were inflicted by the state combined with religious authority.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Bagley had a layup and a dunk to start the run and Marshall and Brandon Williams combined to make four free throws.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
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Headlined by Kon Knueppel, who’s a candidate to be the Hornets’ first rookie of the year since Ball picked up the honor in 2020-21, the additions of Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Liam McNeeley easily represent the team’s best collective class in a very long time.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Humanity's return to our closest neighbor has clearly captured our collective imaginations, from civilians and gamers to NASA scientists themselves.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Arabs and Arab Americans have a template fused in our DNA for guarding our assets.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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For every cultural good, identity has become fused with the object of interest, turning previously normal people leading unremarkable lives into Steak ’n Shake beef-tallow purists, Harry Potter moralists, or cast-iron-pan-cleaning radicals.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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In this technique, plants are suspended in air with a spray of water mixed with minerals applied to their roots every few seconds.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Officials contacted Maywood's water reclamation because chemicals in the building may have mixed with the water and entered the sewage.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The change meant that astronauts selected for a joint NASA and SpaceX mission known as Crew-12 were the first permitted to take the latest iPhones and Android smartphones to space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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There was nobody in the music center at the time – Afarideh and Ebadatdoust closed the school not long after the US and Israel launched their joint attack on Iran, to protect their students and staff from relentless bombardment.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Intermediaries directly connected to, and in at least one case compensated by, Musk have circulated dozens of pages of detailed opposition research about Altman.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Snow crews with Keystone worked to keep terrain connected through the end of the season, despite limited snow.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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For companies looking for even deeper insights, the hub can be integrated into TrusTrace’s full enterprise platform for comprehensive upstream supplier engagement and supply chain traceability.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The park is one of Baltimore’s oldest public spaces, home to a historic nine-hole golf course that has long served as an accessible recreational hub, particularly for Black golfers as one of the first courses to be racially integrated in 1951.—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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Future work may also involve collaborative navigation between multiple drones to enhance accuracy and resilience.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The San Diego Children’s Choir’s Intermediate Choir will join with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus for a special collaborative concert celebrating the artistry and talent of young singers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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As Shrinking season three comes to a close, the cast and creatives behind the hit Apple TV comedy united at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the finale and give a tease as to what’s coming next.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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For example, in the apparel section at NEX Norfolk, major athletic brands like Nike, Under Armour and Athleta are grouped together, united only by a sign overhead advertising a 20% off discount.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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