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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
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Inside, the formula combines four forms of vitamin C—ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate—for a more layered, stable approach to brightening and antioxidant protection.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Our version combines white vinegar, Worcestershire, ketchup, brown sugar, hot sauce, and a touch of allspice, for a sharp and slightly sweet sauce perfect for all sorts of smoked or grilled meats.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
This can happen when mold combines with excess moisture and releases hydrogen sulfide gas.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a hybrid biocomputing platform that combines living brain cells with flexible electronics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This ruffle-sleeve top combines the comfort of a relaxed-fit tee with the elevated design details of a blouse.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The smooth profile combines a retro style with a sleek modern look.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The premium pair combines leather, nubuck and suede with metallic gold hardware and vintage-esque pre-yellowed midsoles.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
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
Scouting reports are updated again after combines and all-star events.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
All of this combines to give the body the dexterity, agility, and exactitude that constitutes high performance in the right moment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Now 76, her approach to travel combines practicality with personal comfort.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Inside, the formula combines four forms of vitamin C—ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate—for a more layered, stable approach to brightening and antioxidant protection.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 May 2026
Our version combines white vinegar, Worcestershire, ketchup, brown sugar, hot sauce, and a touch of allspice, for a sharp and slightly sweet sauce perfect for all sorts of smoked or grilled meats.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
This can happen when mold combines with excess moisture and releases hydrogen sulfide gas.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a hybrid biocomputing platform that combines living brain cells with flexible electronics.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This ruffle-sleeve top combines the comfort of a relaxed-fit tee with the elevated design details of a blouse.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The smooth profile combines a retro style with a sleek modern look.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
The premium pair combines leather, nubuck and suede with metallic gold hardware and vintage-esque pre-yellowed midsoles.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Noun
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
Scouting reports are updated again after combines and all-star events.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
All of this combines to give the body the dexterity, agility, and exactitude that constitutes high performance in the right moment.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
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The main level of the home includes a lakeside primary suite, open gathering spaces and a chef’s kitchen that connects to outdoor living areas, its listing shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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The open floor plan connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, with large windows that provide abundant natural light and access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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These capabilities will form an interoperable infrastructure that integrates with existing buy-side tools while establishing a consistent framework for attribution, optimization, and performance measurement across premium video.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The system integrates the full robotics pipeline, including scalable data collection, advanced architecture design, training methods, and optimized deployment strategies.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Los Ardillos, fighting rival cartels for territorial control in Guerrero state, has been blamed for 76 deaths and 25 disappearances in the region in recent years.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Over the years, scammers in Myanmar, drug cartels in Latin America, including a narco-submarine, and Russian military forces, have all been spotted using Starlink, which has prompted SpaceX to try to clamp down.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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So when a new concept unites two reasonably distinct cuisines, and manages to be both intriguing and successful, the work is worth some attention.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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What unites these incidents is not simply proximity in time.—
Earl Smith,
Time,
5 May 2026
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Pluto merges with Jenner’s Venus (love, attraction, pleasure) and Mars (passion, desire, energy).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Erwin says this approach merges a traditional filmmaking process into a digital world, rather than replacing cameras and actors with prompts.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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For one, the Madlanga Commission — set up to investigate whether criminal syndicates and political actors have burrowed into the police, intelligence, and prosecutorial services — is due to submit its interim report at the end of May.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As with other criminal syndicates, the cartel has long oiled the gears of corruption with bribes.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The menu fuses classic techniques with Caribbean and Keys spices and flavors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The system, which fuses data from smartphones, security and traffic cameras, Wi-Fi signals, drones, government databases and social media, has granted Israel what seems an almost omniscient ability to track Hezbollah cadres’ every movement.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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“Combines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combines. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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