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as in to connect
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 to mix
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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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high
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as in combination
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
one of the most notorious combines in the history of organized crime
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Recent Examples of combine
ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This hybrid combines the best qualities of starchy and waxy varieties and is the BA test kitchen favorite for ultra-creamy, perfectly buttery mashed potatoes.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
On the eve of the annual scouting combine that could determine his entire professional future, he's attacked by a deranged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
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Verb
MySpace combined the website-building ability of sites like GeoCities with social networking features.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
This hybrid combines the best qualities of starchy and waxy varieties and is the BA test kitchen favorite for ultra-creamy, perfectly buttery mashed potatoes.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Earlier in September, Overtime Elite hosted a combine with around 75 college coaches and 29 NBA teams in attendance.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
On the eve of the annual scouting combine that could determine his entire professional future, he's attacked by a deranged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combine
Verb
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Both capitals sit along the Skagerrak and Kattegat straits, home to busy shipping lanes which connect the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The team says mixing different types of halide perovskites can mitigate this issue, but a deeper knowledge of these constituent materials is essential for optimal control.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Take your pick from vibrant and neutral colorways of this best seller, which is equipped with a dishwasher-safe stainless-steel bowl that’s big enough to mix up to nine dozen cookies’ worth of dough at a time.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This can be seen in how Trump called for the designation of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations in 2020.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cocaine production in Colombia has soared as the government takes a hands-off approach to coca cultivation, fueling a wave of violence across Latin America as cartels vie for control of trafficking routes.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The match was competitive throughout, with both stars exchanging pin combinations early.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Pepperoni Duo flavor features a combination of classic pepperoni and cup n' crisp, layered with mozzarella, sweet marinara, and finished with a cheese blend seasoning.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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What unites them all are comb rows, which are made of stacks of little hairs (cilia) that row together to propel the animal through the water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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By integrating creators into the YouTube broadcast and the marketing of the game in multiple ways plus utilizing altcasts, the NFL might have been showing its commitment to trying things YouTube’s way.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The motif was also integrated into new prints in combination with other Jardini signatures, such as strings of pearls or the fun motif of a hen, including a special version of the animal wearing black optical frames just like the designer’s own.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The franchise sees Rambo — haunted by his time at war but equipped with superior military skills — using his expertise against corrupt police officers, crime syndicates, and enemy troops.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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With his back against the wall, Tony must draw on his tactical training to protect his family and survive a deadly showdown with a powerful crime syndicate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nepal has seen over a dozen coalition governments in the past two decades.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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Gallego chairs Climate Mayors, a coalition of nearly 350 mayors around the country who work on climate change at the city level.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Combine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combine. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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