combines 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of combine

combines

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noun

plural of combine
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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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Recent Examples of combines
Verb
The setup combines traditional diesel generators with electric propulsion to ensure reliable and efficient cruising while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026 Pixel control unlocked The system combines a phase-change material with a crossbar network of copper wires similar to those used in display technologies. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Van der Velden says creating a Tilly performance is a collaborative process that combines acting, AI prompting and traditional filmmaking. Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026 The heat index combines atmospheric temperature and relative humidity to determine how heat feels to the body. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 The legislation combines dozens of housing measures aimed at encouraging home construction, expanding access to financing and restricting purchases by large institutional investors. Sarah Agostino,mike Winters, CNBC, 11 July 2026 Offered in collaboration with the UC San Diego Stein Institute for Research on Aging, this six-week class combines breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 Seated Leg Extensions With Reach This exercise combines both hip mobility and active movement throughout the entire lower body. Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 11 July 2026 Its body is made from Grade 5 titanium that combines strength, corrosion resistance, and low weight. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Noun
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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
Verb
  • Or one that connects to all of your system and allows your employes to prompt across all of your data.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Going-to-the-Sun Road, which connects the eastern and western halves of the park, makes the area accessible for those unwilling or unable to explore the backcountry on foot.
    Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • This first-to-market agentic commerce solution integrates Glance's AI platform natively with Samsung's Tizen OS, enabling interactive browsing.
    Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The partnership highlights the growing potential of Poltrona Frau’s Custom Interiors unit and its leadership in developing furniture that integrates into high-profile cultural and architectural projects.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The designation arguably laid the groundwork for the use of the military to fight cartels that produce the synthetic opioid in Mexico.
    Marie-Rose Sheinerman, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • The country had spent the last decade grappling with a war between the state and the myriad narco-terrorist cartels.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • And evolving coalitions of philanthropic groups, businesses, and individual citizens are stepping up to meet the need.
    The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
  • Right-of-center justices formed coalitions Roman Martinez, a partner at Latham & Watkins who has argued 16 cases before the justices, said there’s no question the court is highly polarized, especially on the far right and left sides.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • The project unites clean-tech, deep-tech, and materials companies alongside a leading automotive OEM.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Strong said the deal reflects respect for ITV’s push into streaming through ITVX and unites the different ways British audiences watch television under one roof.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The Future is Right Now Luxury eyewear that merges technology and top-notch service is not some future aspiration.
    K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Noun
  • Until then, global syndicates will happily roll the dice on street-level arrests while the corporate entities handling the cash enable the pipeline.
    Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
  • Lucky Number Slevin, a movie about mistaken identity, rival crime syndicates, and assassins, was, for some reason (Josh Hartnett), one of the comfort movies of my childhood.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the task of mediation was taken up by Qatar and Pakistan, with Pakistan becoming an unlikely host due to a combination of geographic necessity, deft diplomacy, and shifting regional alliances, analysts say.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

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“Combines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combines. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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