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
Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
The combined entity is now the market share leader with 19% of a highly fragmented industry, according to research from RBC Capital Markets.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
This would prevent combined sewer overflows, which is when sewage floods area stormwater lines and deposits into local waterbodies.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the cities saw a combined total of nearly 700 pedestrian deaths between 2019 and 2023 — the most recent year for which the information is available.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The combined company will be called ROAM, and together represents about 800 artists.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Verstappen Wins His Fifth WDC The combined pace of the McLarens and turmoil at Red Bull conspired to undermine this potential outcome.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The combined company quickly went to work reducing expenses to boost profits.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But the combined company struggled, despite layoffs of thousands of employees and other cost-cutting measures.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The two quarterbacks combined for 93 attempts and 894 yards passing.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday, the fires combined had burned 13,790 acres, destroyed multiple structures and prompted evacuations in Calaveras, Tuolumne and Stanislaus counties, according to Cal Fire.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 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
In addition, gusty winds combined with hot temperatures and low relative humidity will also produce near critical fire weather conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Those opponents have rushed for just 90 yards combined.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The combined total number of students the college will serve in fall 2025 is 10,706 when factoring in these additional programs.
—Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
The combined entity is now the market share leader with 19% of a highly fragmented industry, according to research from RBC Capital Markets.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
This would prevent combined sewer overflows, which is when sewage floods area stormwater lines and deposits into local waterbodies.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows the cities saw a combined total of nearly 700 pedestrian deaths between 2019 and 2023 — the most recent year for which the information is available.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The combined company will be called ROAM, and together represents about 800 artists.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Verstappen Wins His Fifth WDC The combined pace of the McLarens and turmoil at Red Bull conspired to undermine this potential outcome.
—Rob Reed, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The combined company quickly went to work reducing expenses to boost profits.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
But the combined company struggled, despite layoffs of thousands of employees and other cost-cutting measures.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Remarkably — and alarmingly to all but the most Anglo-centric observer — that is more than the French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues combined.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The two quarterbacks combined for 93 attempts and 894 yards passing.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday, the fires combined had burned 13,790 acres, destroyed multiple structures and prompted evacuations in Calaveras, Tuolumne and Stanislaus counties, according to Cal Fire.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 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
In addition, gusty winds combined with hot temperatures and low relative humidity will also produce near critical fire weather conditions.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Those opponents have rushed for just 90 yards combined.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
Adjective
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The screams, the reason everyone assembles, when the screams come, after a few collective inhales and exhales and a moment to gather one’s thoughts, the screams come like long guttural howls.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Six major systems, the HQ-11, HQ-20, HQ-22A, HQ-9C, HQ-19, and HQ-29, made their collective appearance, highlighting Beijing’s push to close the gap with US and Russian missile defense capabilities.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In contrast, the team’s innovative solution rotates the printing platform, allowing powder to be deposited and fused continuously.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The epic, quasi-Homeric tale of Aeneas and his people is fused with the tales of numerous real, historical figures, and narrative patterns drawn from literary sources are interwoven with actual Roman history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The district closed Forest Oak Sixth and merged it with the nearby Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Middle School in 2023.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
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Also on hand, industrial designer Konstantin Grcic, a renowned German designer who merged fashion and function like never before.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Parsons was listed as questionable late in the week with an L4/L5 facet joint sprain in his back, but late word Saturday is that he is expected to his Packers’ debut after signing a four-year, $186 million deal following the trade.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The plant is a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Watts said the child welfare agency also will maintain collaboration with public health officials, law enforcement and treatment providers to prevent tragedies connected to fentanyl and other drugs.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hope in Dave Canales, the second-year head coach whose optimism-springs-eternal approach has this team feeling connected.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In her time as a teacher at the Cincinnati Waldorf School in 2022, Mann often mixed singing and education with students and faculty.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Then two more understated performances against the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers — mixed with his limited work on special teams — suddenly placed him on the roster bubble.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The collaborative atmosphere extended throughout the cast, creating what Yoon describes as genuine chemistry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from his eponymous brand, Scott’s expanded his reach with unique partnerships, including a collaborative relationship with Adidas that’s lasted more than two decades.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scams are so prevalent that more than 150 utilities have united to fight them.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Three South Shore communities have united in opposition to removing I-794.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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