Synonyms of combines

combines 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of combine

1

as in connects

to come together to form a single unit

the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connects
• unites
• fuses
• joins
• marries
• unifies
• coalesces
• conjoins
• couples
• reunites
• links (up)
• associates
• meets
• conjugates
• assembles
• gathers
• interfuses
• compounds
• convenes
• mates
• yokes
• allies
• reconnects
• chains
• splices
• rejoins
• recombines
• clusters
• hooks
• leagues
• constellates
• hitches
• congregates
• confederates
• reunifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• splits
• sections
• severs
• parts
• divides
• detaches
• resolves
• sunders
• breaks up
• isolates
• dissociates
• uncouples
• disconnects
• disperses
• divorces
• unlinks
• dissevers
• scatters
• fractionates
• disbands
• disjoins
• disunites
• unyokes
• disjoints
• disaffiliates

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• integrates
• merges
• mixes
• incorporates
• blends
• amalgamates
• adds
• melds
• fuses
• mingles
• intermingles
• intermixes
• conflates
• commingles
• unites
• composites
• homogenizes
• stirs
• commixes
• comingles
• immixes
• immingles
• interfuses
• beats (in)
• weaves
• folds
• coalesces
• concretes
• tosses
• intertwines
• cuts in
• emulsifies
• compounds
• joins
• interweaves
• conjoins
• links
• admixes
• knits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• divides
• breaks down
• cleaves
• parts
• severs
• breaks up
• disperses
• ruptures
• dissolves
• divorces
• scatters
• unmixes
• splits
• detaches
• sunders
• disunites
• disjoins
• disengages

combines

2 of 2

noun

plural of combine

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cartels
• syndicates
• partnerships
• combinations
• conglomerates
• trusts
• associations
• unions
• chains
• organizations
• multinationals
• guilds
• megacorporations
• pools

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confederacies
• coalitions
• alliances
• combinations
• unions
• leagues
• federations
• partnerships
• axes
• groups
• blocks
• blocs
• confederations
• organizations
• associations
• fusions
• trusts
• wings
• factions
• sides
• fronts
• juntos
• syndicates
• affiliations
• cartels
• cabals
• conspiracies
• cooperatives
• conferences
• circuits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of combines

Verb

Two fuels, one engine At the heart of the demonstration is Amogy’s AMMDrive platform, which combines the company’s ammonia reformer with 2G Energy’s Agenitor 412 engine-generator. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

The result is labs like Sonic Jeel, which focuses on sonic cultures; the Anthro-tech Atelier, which combines anthropology and design; and xLab, which designs typefaces and electronic displays built for Arabic scripts. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The device combines a pressure-sensitive trackpad positioned against the roof of the mouth with head-motion sensing, which means the cursor can be controlled with either the head or the tongue. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026

Dickies combines an iconic workwear heritage with SureWerx’s expertise in occupational safety and performance footwear. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

The homemade sheet cake combines the best parts of the classic dessert—bananas, pineapple, and pecans—but is baked in a 9x13-inch pan for ease. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Put simply, blonzer is a hybrid product that combines those two beloved bestsellers (blush, bronzer) into one. — Irene Coltrinari, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Through folk and jazz music, the show combines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with the myth of Hades and Persephone. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

Major global and local activist investors are increasingly engaged, advocating for a new approach that combines McKinsey-style strategic consulting with Blackstone-like operational discipline. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Noun

Illinois farmers now have the right to repair their own tractors, combines and spreaders. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

CeraVe’s Resurfacing Retinol Serum combines encapsulated retinol with skin-supporting ceramides to help refine texture, smooth the look of fine lines, and promote a more even-looking complexion over time. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026

The new Palm Beach 85 flagship combines refined, timeless design with an advanced hull shape and composite layup. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

Levies on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters will be dropped to 15% from 25%, and the scope of equipment qualifying for the 15% tariff will also be expanded. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 June 2026

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

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