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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
Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Nearby, Silver Dollar City combines a theme park, artisan community, and natural wonders like cave tours.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
This is because the moisturizer combines makeup and skincare, giving you a natural-looking, radiant finish that’s far from cakey.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
This book combines thoughtful analysis with a sharp ear and an open heart.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Sunshine combines with Barbie pink and lemon meringue walls to brighten up the space, while tasteful midcentury-modern furniture keeps it from leaning too hard into the Instagram aesthetic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Also in Our Carts This featherweight skin tint combines mineral SPF 40 with light-to-medium, buildable coverage and a natural, skin-like finish.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Phone, another Editors' Choice, combines faxing and video conferencing with unlimited calling for an especially low price.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Close to 100 coaches representing 60 colleges signed up for the Orland Park event, although Power Four conference schools were not a part of the equation in any of the state’s combines.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the documentary focusing on Short combines rare archival footage with new interviews, The Hollywood Reporter notes.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
When commodity prices increase, farmers buy new tractors, sprayers and combines.
—Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This type of study combines and analyzes results from multiple previous investigations — in this case four observational studies that included nearly 37,000 pregnancies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Once opportunities to engage communities and offer developmental players a taste of game-day atmospheres, spring games had become scouting combines for opposing programs looking to entice players into the transfer portal, which had previously opened in late April.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Smith trained local basketball players for pro scouting combines and used his player connections in the scheme, KGO-TV reported, citing prosecutors.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
That means a single booking for European train travel that seamlessly combines services from multiple rail operators across all 27 EU member states, with full passenger rights protection from start to finish.
—Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Nearby, Silver Dollar City combines a theme park, artisan community, and natural wonders like cave tours.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026
This is because the moisturizer combines makeup and skincare, giving you a natural-looking, radiant finish that’s far from cakey.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
This book combines thoughtful analysis with a sharp ear and an open heart.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Sunshine combines with Barbie pink and lemon meringue walls to brighten up the space, while tasteful midcentury-modern furniture keeps it from leaning too hard into the Instagram aesthetic.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
Also in Our Carts This featherweight skin tint combines mineral SPF 40 with light-to-medium, buildable coverage and a natural, skin-like finish.
—Jenny Berg, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Phone, another Editors' Choice, combines faxing and video conferencing with unlimited calling for an especially low price.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Noun
At lower elevations, forecasters are increasingly focused on fire danger as dry vegetation combines with gusty winds and low humidity.
—Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Close to 100 coaches representing 60 colleges signed up for the Orland Park event, although Power Four conference schools were not a part of the equation in any of the state’s combines.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the documentary focusing on Short combines rare archival footage with new interviews, The Hollywood Reporter notes.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
When commodity prices increase, farmers buy new tractors, sprayers and combines.
—Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This type of study combines and analyzes results from multiple previous investigations — in this case four observational studies that included nearly 37,000 pregnancies.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Once opportunities to engage communities and offer developmental players a taste of game-day atmospheres, spring games had become scouting combines for opposing programs looking to entice players into the transfer portal, which had previously opened in late April.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Smith trained local basketball players for pro scouting combines and used his player connections in the scheme, KGO-TV reported, citing prosecutors.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
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Over the past two centuries, soccer – or football, as it is called in much of the English-speaking world – has become a truly global phenomenon that connects fans on all continents.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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The platform connects hirers with more than 21 million job seekers each month and 80% of companies that post on ZipRecruiter report receiving a quality candidate within one day.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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For applications requiring precise force interaction, JAKA offers the S Series (S5 and S12), which integrates high-accuracy force sensing and advanced force-control capabilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Newer techniques create a RBS (Risk Breakdown Structure) when the project is in the early design phase (5-10% complete), and constantly integrates risk management solutions in the design and construction phases.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Though it’s not dominated by major cartels like the other two host cities, criminal groups are still active there and have their hand in a range of illicit activities, according to Víctor Manuel Sánchez Valdés, researcher at the Autonomous University of Coahuila.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean are major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels often using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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In a sport where top recruits can choose between schools in Alaska, Arizona, New England and places in between, very little unites the college hockey world.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Honoring past struggles The timing of the show unites several historic milestones.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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Materia is a functional and inclusive fashion brand that merges aesthetics with accessible design, leveraging adaptive constructions and ergonomic design principles.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The footage merges in the middle and then morphs into video of other natural wonders from Monet’s garden — sunflowers, pink asters, golden marigolds and more, forming an ever-shifting landscape.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Instead, horses are often owned by sponsors, investors or syndicates.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Criminal syndicates The consequences extend far beyond South America.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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In the South, coalitions are securing legally-binding Community Benefits Agreements to ensure that the green energy transition includes union contracts and local hiring.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Paloma Valencia, a candidate for the conservative Centro Democrático party who was a protégé of right-wing former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe and pitched herself as a centrist who could build coalitions, was forecast as a candidate who could advance to the second round.—
Raquel Coronell Uribe,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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The new Thorns and Roses collection fuses her love of color and the ballet.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Memorial Day Laptop Deals Holiday sales are among the best times to save big on laptops, and Best Buy delivered with a serious $300 discount on the luxurious, lightweight Microsoft Surface model, which fuses the convenience of a touchscreen with powerhouse AI performance.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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“Combines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combines. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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