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 stronger approach combines verification, practical assessment, and human oversight at the points where a hiring decision carries the most risk. Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The research combines that approach with CAD data, inspection information and the capabilities of the robot itself. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The latest Miss Dior Eau de Parfum combines centifolia rose with vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood, giving the fragrance a warmer, more gourmand scent. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 Soaking chia seeds in tart cherry juice combines the benefits of both ingredients, but does not have a synergistic effect. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 In Florida, Miami-Dade County also combines digital emergency alerts with television, radio and local networks. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 At its core, the Max 4 combines a massive build volume with a high-temperature extruder, a heated bed, and an actively heated chamber designed for high-temperature materials such as ABS, ASA, nylon, and carbon-fiber composites. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026 Set directly on the beach and a short walk from downtown, the boutique hotel combines a relaxed, minimalist aesthetic with yoga, surf lessons, morning coffee and pastries, and evenings around the fire pit. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 Touch Grass will be produced via a hybrid production model that combines live-action actor performances, practical effects, traditional visual effects, and generative AI. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
Verb
  • Jones, who is from Boise, Idaho, learned about a program through his internship supervisor that connects people with extra rooms in their homes with other adults looking for a place to live.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Launched in 2023, her app connects users for in-person group activities like yoga and language exchanges, simplifying the process of forming new friendships.
    Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • South Korea surged ahead on the strength of its giant conglomerates like Samsung, which integrates multiple stages of the supply chain.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Rheinmetall revealed that the system integrates state-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and strong resilience to GNSS interference through a high degree of autonomy enable deployment even in demanding operational scenarios.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • After nearly a decade, CIA officer Matt Graver is still waging his war against Mexican drug cartels in Taylor Sheridan‘s Sicario cinematic universe.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Drug cartels, for instance, have used them to launder their proceeds.
    Alvin Camba, Foreign Affairs, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And both sets of allies are forming new middle-power coalitions to reduce reliance on Washington, from recent European arrangements with India to the trade agreements Japan is pursuing with Latin America.
    Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Health care affordability will be solved by building durable coalitions around ideas that work in the real world, not just in theory.
    Kody Kinsley, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And while television unites us in the first place, Benson brings us together in a special way.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • College sports even unites Trump with the Senate majority leader he’s soured on lately; John Thune is a former college basketball player.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The partnership with Hispanic Executive merges media and events, creating a powerful ecosystem to inform and empower Latino executives and entrepreneurs.
    Isaac Mizrahi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • El Secreto, a hidden speakeasy, merges cocktails and live music in a cinematic experience.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Informal mining is a deep problem in South Africa and is connected to criminal syndicates, according to authorities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • DraftKing's internal data estimates 80% to 90% of prediction market consumer volume comes from betting syndicates and institutional traders, Robins said during the call.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Central bank governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said Thursday that Iran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, as Tehran seeks to shore up its economic alliances.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout much of the Cold War, regional alliances held off both Soviet communism and Arab radicalism, which meant that the United States felt the need to intervene only rarely and briefly.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

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