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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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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
Verb
Massacre, enslavement, rape, kidnapping of women and children, combined with starvation and disease, more than decimated native nations. Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2025 Paraclete 2, Sierra Canyon 0: Two pitchers combined for the shutout. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Cox impressed at the combine, earning a 9.90 RAS, which is the highest in this draft class at center. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 All-Star events are attended covertly and the main goal is gathering player surveys The Rams don’t send the majority of their front office and scouting staff, nor any coaches, to All-Star offseason events such as the East-West Shrine Bowl, scouting combine or Senior Bowl. Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for combine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combine
Verb
  • Investigators find bloody clothes in Ansonia murder, missing baby case Police investigators have found bloody clothes and rags connected to the murder of an Ansonia woman, but law enforcement sources said there’s nothing that explains what happened to her missing 1-year-old daughter.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Located near Ramona High School, the site would have access to crosswalks and sidewalks connecting the property to the high school and is conveniently located near Olive Peirce Middle and Montecito High, Wolski said.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, if the soil pH or phosphorus levels are low, ground limestone and bonemeal can be mixed into the backfill.
    Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Unlike any past president, Trump is mixing money and the White House.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The cartel now sees demand for crude growing by 1.3 million barrels per day this year and next year, down about 150,000 bpd from its previous estimates.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
  • On the man’s back was a large design of Santa Muerte, a female Grim Reaper that became a symbol of the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico before becoming adopted by MS-13.
    David Culver, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Fannin and David Njoku should make for a nice combination.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Use the lemony dressing for any combination of pasta and vegetables for dinner all summer.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The two sides have tried – and failed – multiple times to reach an agreement to unite the two separate Palestinian territories under one governance structure, with a 2017 agreement quickly folding in violence.
    Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
  • With a dedicated committee uniting supply chain leaders and offering visionary guidance from the Chief Supply Chain Officer, the project gained momentum and maintained focus through its execution.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • To further integrate the environment, use natural materials such as oak and mixed hardwood.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower used the act to enforce the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas, sending federal troops to ensure the safety of Black students integrating the school against the resistance of state authorities.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Long story short: This is the tale of the rise and fall of the Sith's massive criminal syndicate away from the Empire's prying eyes, so expect more of the surprisingly dark tone past shows have often flirted with.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • While the Trump administration has alleged that Abrego Garcia is connected to the notorious crime syndicate MS-13, he has not been formally charged with any crime.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • What To Know Thursday's ruling by Hollander was in response to a case brought against DOGE by a coalition of labor unions and retirees who argued giving the new body access to Social Security data breached privacy and was a security risk.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • High-net-worth people or their investor coalitions can self-finance the deals at lower prices and also have more flexible holding periods that enable them to take more risks than institutional buyers, says Kyle Kovac, CBRE’s executive vice president of capital markets.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025

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