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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1
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
Jill Martin, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Those three are a combined 2-7.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
These combined grades are then placed on a curve and given a 1-100 score, with 1 being the least favorable and 100 being the most favorable.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area is made up of six counties with a combined population nearing one million and includes cities like Little Rock, North Little Rock and Conway.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Last year, the teams generated a combined $2 billion in sponsorship revenue, according to a recent report by SponsorUnited.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Boston’s playoff magic number, or the combined number of Red Sox wins and losses by the last team out needed to clinch a playoff berth, is currently 13.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Scientists caution that the combined effects of microplastics and chemical leaching remain poorly understood but could prove severe.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
It's covered a combined population of nearly 20 million people, nearly half of whom identify as Hispanic or Latino.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The gap between both projections is roughly equivalent to the emissions from California, Florida, and Michigan combined in 2024.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Its display is covered by an anti-reflective coating, which, when combined with its brightness, should make the screen easy to see even under bright lighting conditions.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Fold in whipped topping until just combined.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Several SSDs can be combined into a single RAID that then functions as a single drive.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s significant because natural gas is the leading source of US electricity generation, making up about 40% of the total – equaling all of coal and renewables combined, according to the EIA.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Pena, Hudson and Ross combined last year to catch 198 passes, including 23 for TDs.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Individual creators in the group have more than three million YouTube subscribers combined.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Robinson, Vasquez and a third party bet a combined $2,200 on Robinson for his under-line performance in those categories.
—Jill Martin, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Those three are a combined 2-7.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
These combined grades are then placed on a curve and given a 1-100 score, with 1 being the least favorable and 100 being the most favorable.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area is made up of six counties with a combined population nearing one million and includes cities like Little Rock, North Little Rock and Conway.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Last year, the teams generated a combined $2 billion in sponsorship revenue, according to a recent report by SponsorUnited.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Boston’s playoff magic number, or the combined number of Red Sox wins and losses by the last team out needed to clinch a playoff berth, is currently 13.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Scientists caution that the combined effects of microplastics and chemical leaching remain poorly understood but could prove severe.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
It's covered a combined population of nearly 20 million people, nearly half of whom identify as Hispanic or Latino.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The preliminary revisions for both of those years combined brought the new jobs created to just shy of 3 million.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
The gap between both projections is roughly equivalent to the emissions from California, Florida, and Michigan combined in 2024.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Its display is covered by an anti-reflective coating, which, when combined with its brightness, should make the screen easy to see even under bright lighting conditions.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Fold in whipped topping until just combined.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Several SSDs can be combined into a single RAID that then functions as a single drive.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That’s significant because natural gas is the leading source of US electricity generation, making up about 40% of the total – equaling all of coal and renewables combined, according to the EIA.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Pena, Hudson and Ross combined last year to catch 198 passes, including 23 for TDs.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Individual creators in the group have more than three million YouTube subscribers combined.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
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Hanna When Kirsten Becken first reached out to me about joining the Femxphotographers collective, I was both flattered and intrigued.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Joining the collection soon will be new site-specific works created by the artist collective RojoNegro (composed of Noé Martínez and María Sosa), sculptor Max Hooper Schneider and poet, artist and chef Precious Okoyomon.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mainly, this was the spark of inspiration for Kon to deal with stories that fused fantasy and reality.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the first step, Fox21 was folded into 20th TV, with ABC Studios (rebranded as ABC Signature) eventually merged into 20th TV last fall, more than five years after the merger.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then in 1998, Nichols merged and passed control of the Plaza to Highwood Properties of North Carolina.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Last week, the State Department announced a joint commitment with the Global Fund to purchase the drug lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection that only has to be taken twice a year, from the American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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His family confirmed the news in a joint statement at the time.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
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By making the cameras solar-powered and connected over cell networks, Flock brought the technology within reach of smaller towns and departments that couldn’t afford earlier systems.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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From remixes to memes to emotional fan reactions, the film claimed a fiercely loyal and notably young audience that arguably hasn’t connected with anything this strongly in years.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rivalry mixed with admiration, proof the contest carries both edge and heart.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The frock dress was in high visibility, with the drop waist and buttercup yellow colorways mixed with pinks and limes.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many students rely on social media platforms to access online classes, research materials and collaborative learning tools.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Honest communication can reduce emotional charge and make planning feel collaborative rather than confrontational.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scope of Huntrix’s fictional audience is emphasized through overhead shots of massive arena concerts, and made more personal by close-ups of the eclectic men, women, and children united through their commitment.—
Yvonne Kim,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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