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noun

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Synonym Chooser

How does the verb combine differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of combine are associate, connect, join, link, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When would associate be a good substitute for combine?

The meanings of associate and combine largely overlap; however, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is it sensible to use connect instead of combine?

While in some cases nearly identical to combine, connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

When might join be a better fit than combine?

Although the words join and combine have much in common, join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

In what contexts can link take the place of combine?

The synonyms link and combine are sometimes interchangeable, but link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When can relate be used instead of combine?

The words relate and combine can be used in similar contexts, but relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

When is unite a more appropriate choice than combine?

The words unite and combine are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of combine
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Original price: $44.99 Old Navy's mid-rise jean maxi skirt combines comfort with a classic pencil skirt design. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025 Moderate coffee intake may offer some protective benefits when combined with other healthy behaviors. Renée Onque, CNBC, 20 June 2025
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Rustic elements and classic French design combine in this romantic countryside style. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025 At last year’s Chicago combine, he was officially weighed at 230. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for combine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combine
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  • The virus has mutated substantially on the mainland, on the other side of the causeway connecting the humans’ new island home.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 June 2025
  • The island would be connected to the mainland via a causeway that gave them access during low tide.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
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  • Tamar Bates projected to mix of NBA teams Bates’ standout showing at pre-draft combines improved his draft projections.
    Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
  • Six bartenders were asked to mix certain cocktails in a bid to beat the robotic system in a taste-test challenge.
    Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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  • The designation of certain cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations has expanded enforcement tools and improved intelligence sharing.
    Mark Michalek, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
  • Trump has demanded that Beijing do more to stop the flow of such precursor ingredients to Mexican drug cartels, which use them to make fentanyl for sale in the U.S.
    Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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  • Cecconi relies upon the fastball/slider combination the most.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Relationships have shifted, things have been learned, and combinations of characters - look for a lovely and unexpected scene between Platt and Gillian Jacobs as Richie's ex-wife, Tiffany, for instance - mix and drift apart and back together.
    Linda Holmes, NPR, 26 June 2025
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  • This annual event unites nominees on Broadway to put on a show in just 10 days.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 June 2025
  • The Next Earth unites two leading research initiatives–Antikythera’s Planetary Sapience and MIT Architecture’s Climate Work: Un/Worlding the Planet–and examines urgent questions about the future of our planet and the role of architecture within that future.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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  • The publicly available data dashboard, unveiled by officials on Tuesday, integrates information from police, the court system, jails and prisons with the goal of creating a fuller picture of how cases move through the system from start to finish.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
  • Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 June 2025
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  • The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug-smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world, in part because international drug syndicates target its young population.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
  • Fox News reported that police in Everett, Massachusetts, say Hernandez was involved in a shooting between gang members from 18th Street and the notorious crime syndicate MS-13.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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  • Inspired by Sergeant First Class Fast’s story and championed by a bipartisan coalition, the law establishes a new, forward-looking standard of care.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
  • The groups behind the summer organizing effort include the Democratic National Committee, the Democrats' coalition of state parties as well as the campaign arms for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests.
    Zak Hudak, CBS News, 30 June 2025

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“Combine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combine. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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