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as in connects
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 integrates
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 cartels
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 confederacies
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 combines
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
When power and anonymity combine Social psychologists have studied what happens when power combines with concealment.
—William Robiner, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club combines a love of gardening with meaningful community engagement.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The resort combines contemporary aesthetics with a tribute to Aruba’s tropical setting.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The year-long program combines virtual cohort learning with immersive, in-person leadership experiences focused on self-awareness, collaboration, adaptive leadership and systems-thinking, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The new film combines elements of Taiwanese folk religion with a police procedural format.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
My approach combines conservative principles with practical solutions, delivering measurable results—not rhetoric.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Just five tight ends have hit that number in the past three combines; all five were drafted.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, the style’s upper combines both real and synthetic leathers with a nylon ripstop material.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In its critical North American market, Deere expects sales of large equipment such as tractors, combines and planters to plunge 30% this year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
All of this combines to create an above-average quality of life for people who live here, both local and expat.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Like robotaxis, autonomous tractors and combines are becoming more viable as artificial intelligence gets better.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
Verb
For museum lovers, the California Academy of Sciences is a must-visit that combines marine life, planetarium shows, and a tropical rainforest biome under one roof.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
When power and anonymity combine Social psychologists have studied what happens when power combines with concealment.
—William Robiner, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club combines a love of gardening with meaningful community engagement.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The resort combines contemporary aesthetics with a tribute to Aruba’s tropical setting.
—José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The year-long program combines virtual cohort learning with immersive, in-person leadership experiences focused on self-awareness, collaboration, adaptive leadership and systems-thinking, the release said.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The new film combines elements of Taiwanese folk religion with a police procedural format.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
My approach combines conservative principles with practical solutions, delivering measurable results—not rhetoric.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Eliot Wolf is Ron’s son, went to draft combines since age 10 and then started in the Packers front office learning a decade after Schneider in 2004.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Just five tight ends have hit that number in the past three combines; all five were drafted.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
Elsewhere, the style’s upper combines both real and synthetic leathers with a nylon ripstop material.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
In its critical North American market, Deere expects sales of large equipment such as tractors, combines and planters to plunge 30% this year.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
All of this combines to create an above-average quality of life for people who live here, both local and expat.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Like robotaxis, autonomous tractors and combines are becoming more viable as artificial intelligence gets better.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
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The best accounting software connects to your bank accounts, business credit cards and payroll services to automate expense tracking and ensure accuracy.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Back inside, a casual dining area connects to a sleek kitchen outfitted with Jerusalem limestone floors, Brazilian granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a walk-in pantry.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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The function was subsequently removed, but not before the UK communications regulator, Ofcom, launched a formal investigation into X, which integrates Grok, over the issue.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Dopamine is a relay system that integrates all the sensory inputs that denote reward, and activates the desire to seek more, but it isn’t needed in itself to experience the joyful thrill of bliss.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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My key priorities include prosecuting violent offenders, gangs, traffickers, fentanyl dealers, and cartels; supporting local law enforcement; pursuing lawsuits to defend Texas; and aggressively investigating and prosecuting fraud.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Drones near the border are not new and have been a steady problem over several years, particularly those used by cartels.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their love for big labels, from Dior to Chanel and Bottega Veneta, is just one of the things that unites them as pop culture’s coolest couple.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The nurturing Moon unites with intense Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, encouraging honest talks about deep issues.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Plans could blur as the impressionable Moon merges with nebulous Neptune in your 11th House of Friendship and Community, bringing welcome compassion but also frustratingly hazy expectations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Quarteto Nuevo merges Western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Adams put together a portfolio of his workday doodles and sent it to several newspaper syndicates.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Outside the capital, guerrilla groups and organized crime syndicates are exploiting the power vacuum along Venezuela’s borders and in its resource-rich interior.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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America is forming new critical mineral and technology coalitions, most recently Pax Silica, the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some of the other council members cited Matsui’s ability to build coalitions and secure funding for flood protection measures.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The unconscious Moon fuses with dark Pluto in your 1st House of Identity, and their meeting in your sign amplifies your presence.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film is a wild, funny, lustful, food-centric quest that fuses Western moviemaking styles with Japanese ideas.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Combines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combines. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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