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

The platform combines solid-state transformers, battery energy storage, as well as smart controls to deliver electricity from the grid to computing equipment. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Icon Cotton Stretch combines comfort, support and timeless design across a range of signature Calvin Klein underwear silhouettes. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

This arrangement combines a larger front wheel for negotiating uneven surfaces with smaller overall proportions suited to tighter riding environments. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Recommended for ages 14 to 18 Talia Tucker’s new YA novel combines humor, horror, and romance in a package that sounds both fun and fresh. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026

The authentication process combines human expertise and AI integration to flag any suspicious activity and ensure that listings follow commercial industry standards. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026

Cost of delay combines business value, time criticality and risk reduction, or opportunity enablement. — Dr. Timothy J. Giardino, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Evie Lanitis, for instance, was devoted to Qigong, the traditional Chinese practice that combines movement, meditation, and intentional breathing. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

But thrill-seekers can’t get enough of NightFlight Expedition, a $50 million indoor attraction that opened in August and combines roller-coaster thrills with a dark ride to simulate soaring over the Smokies at night. — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Noun

Its upper combines elements from several versions of the 990 and sits above a sole unit bridging the 1906 and 2002 with an Abzorb midsole and SBS gel pads at the heel. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

The sun sinks low over China’s northeastern rice fields as combines with spinning metal teeth slice neat rows in the tawny stocks. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

Farming jobs evaporated as technologies, from fertilizers to combines, enabled greater productivity, automation, and consolidation. — Ali Kashani, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

It’s already allowed for off-road purposes like farming equipment, such as tractors and combines, as well as construction and heating uses. — Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

It's already allowed for off-road purposes like farming equipment, such as tractors and combines, as well as construction and heating uses. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Diesel — essential for combines, tractors and transport trucks — jumped nearly a dollar a gallon during one 30-day stretch this harvest season, according to AAA. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Diesel is a workhouse fuel that powers farming equipment, like tractors and combines. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

During this time of year, his combines and other heavy equipment run constantly. — Michel Martin, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026