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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Seventeen states levied a combined state and local sales tax rate of seven percent or greater in 2025.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Between early December and late February, the eastern end of Upper Red Lake will attract 65,000 to 85,000 anglers, who will fish a combined total of two million hours.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
But between 2023 and last year, American Signature reported a combined net operating loss of $106 million.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
He was handled cautiously, logging just 82 2/3 innings, but that’s more than his combined college and pro innings total from 2020-24.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
In states with combined rates of 8% to 10%, that's $80 to $100 added to your purchase price.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
One unnamed source told the business title that All3 and RedBird IMI would inject funds into the combined business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Cole Kryger’s death was caused by combined fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity in an accident, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
How the Overtown museum came about Some years ago, Marilyn Holifield, co-founder of the museum and a partner in Holland & Knight, approached me about creating a museum featuring Overtown’s history, combined with art and technology.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Fiber combined with adequate hydration helps soften stools and support regular bowel movements.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The two post players have combined for 10 points and five rebounds, and Carlton will shoot two free throws after this media timeout.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The trio, which combined for 102 starts at UF, was expected to anchor one of the nation’s top O-lines.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, according to Oxfam's latest findings, the wealthiest 1% currently control 43% of the world’s wealth, while owning more capital than 95% of humanity combined.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The two anchor stores — Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue — combined were down 26 percent in September, and down 6 percent over the last 12 months.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The combined share of four South Indian languages decreased from 48% in 2024 to 44% in 2025, with only Kannada showing significant growth among the group.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Seventeen states levied a combined state and local sales tax rate of seven percent or greater in 2025.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Between early December and late February, the eastern end of Upper Red Lake will attract 65,000 to 85,000 anglers, who will fish a combined total of two million hours.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
But between 2023 and last year, American Signature reported a combined net operating loss of $106 million.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
He was handled cautiously, logging just 82 2/3 innings, but that’s more than his combined college and pro innings total from 2020-24.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
In states with combined rates of 8% to 10%, that's $80 to $100 added to your purchase price.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
One unnamed source told the business title that All3 and RedBird IMI would inject funds into the combined business.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Cole Kryger’s death was caused by combined fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity in an accident, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
How the Overtown museum came about Some years ago, Marilyn Holifield, co-founder of the museum and a partner in Holland & Knight, approached me about creating a museum featuring Overtown’s history, combined with art and technology.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Fiber combined with adequate hydration helps soften stools and support regular bowel movements.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The two post players have combined for 10 points and five rebounds, and Carlton will shoot two free throws after this media timeout.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
The trio, which combined for 102 starts at UF, was expected to anchor one of the nation’s top O-lines.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
In fact, according to Oxfam's latest findings, the wealthiest 1% currently control 43% of the world’s wealth, while owning more capital than 95% of humanity combined.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The two anchor stores — Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue — combined were down 26 percent in September, and down 6 percent over the last 12 months.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
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Mahajan and Vara debate ways in which this technology will and won’t change how literature is written and received, the importance of style, reading as a collective experience, and if there is anything AI will never be able to capture about writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Zimmer, who has scored more than 500 TV and movie projects, has started work on the composition alongside the collective co-founded by Zimmer, Russell Emanuel and Steven Kofsky.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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Under his rule, Venezuela’s economy imploded, democratic institutions were hollowed out, criminal networks fused with the state, and millions fled the country – many for the United States.—
Monica Duffy Toft,
The Conversation,
5 Jan. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s previous albums also fused different genres — including bossa nova, mambo, rock, merengue and more — this album’s melange was more homegrown.—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Freeman says most of the onion powders available at the grocery store are mixed with fillers and anti-caking agents.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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Shortly after their newsletter announcement, the couple shared a joint Instagram post with the same video.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis leaders are pushing for state law enforcement to be part of a joint investigation with the FBI into Wednesday's shooting.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Lastly, as Archaeology News reported, Britain was never isolated from the rest of the continent, and it was connected to distant regions, too.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Stafford connected with Colby Parkinson on a touchdown pass in the final minute to lift the Rams to a 34-31 wild-card playoff win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company says its solution allows solar panels to be integrated directly into the hood, bonnet, and roof of a vehicle.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, aging-in-place design elements are becoming more mainstream — and more aesthetically integrated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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But it's always been very collaborative and just lovely.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 2023, TuneCore and Believe united with CD Baby and its parent company Downtown, DistroKid, UnitedMasters, Symphonic, Empire, and Vydia, along with digital service providers Spotify and Amazon Music, to create Music Fights Fraud, which was described as an industry-wide anti-fraud initiative.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Unlike 1979, when much of the clergy united behind Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini against the Shah, today’s clerical establishment has no comparable unanimity.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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