as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
abhors the combining of business and pleasure at sales conferences
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as in connecting
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 mixing
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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Recent Examples of combining
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Norway’s two star players combining to score.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Prestel said younger wealthy individuals are less likely to collect cars and more likely to own residences around the world, combining travel with global property exposure.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
In the foothills of the Andes Mountains, outside Santiago, Chile, Casa Oruga is a modern home that demonstrates the possibilities of combining design-forward architecture and economical shipping containers.
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Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Many styles marketed as linen are actually made with linen blends, often combining linen with cotton, rayon, or polyester.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
By combining healthcare with recreation and connection, the hospital hopes the patio will serve as a place where healing extends beyond treatment rooms and into moments that bring comfort, hope and joy to children facing medical challenges.
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Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
The interior is its own visual tour de force, combining exposed and painted carbon fiber, leather, and Alcantara complemented by the dashboard’s analog artistry.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Noun
On the streaming side, the statement explained that consumers will benefit from the stronger alternative to Netflix that will presumably be formed by the combining of HBO Max and Paramount+.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Reuters reported in 2026 that Meta introduced prescription smart glasses through its Ray-Ban partnership, combining prescription lenses with wearable technology.
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Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Norway’s two star players combining to score.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Prestel said younger wealthy individuals are less likely to collect cars and more likely to own residences around the world, combining travel with global property exposure.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
In the foothills of the Andes Mountains, outside Santiago, Chile, Casa Oruga is a modern home that demonstrates the possibilities of combining design-forward architecture and economical shipping containers.
—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
Many styles marketed as linen are actually made with linen blends, often combining linen with cotton, rayon, or polyester.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
By combining healthcare with recreation and connection, the hospital hopes the patio will serve as a place where healing extends beyond treatment rooms and into moments that bring comfort, hope and joy to children facing medical challenges.
—
Amari Riley,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
The interior is its own visual tour de force, combining exposed and painted carbon fiber, leather, and Alcantara complemented by the dashboard’s analog artistry.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
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Then there's the merging of the two in the same video.
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The University of Denver announced a major academic restructuring Tuesday that includes closing and merging departments and combining schools at the 11,500-student campus.
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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By connecting the mid-June high with the action from early June, a clear potential cup-and-handle pattern begins to emerge.
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For healthy adults interested in safely trying the method, the nutritionist suggests mixing 1 tablespoon of plain, unflavored gelatin powder in hot water, diluting it with room-temperature water or herbal tea, and drinking it 15 to 30 minutes before a single daily meal.
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This is a rare sighting from Roman Egypt that revealed the role that magic played in that society, at a time when cultures and belief systems were mixing and spreading throughout the empire.
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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Scientists believe the galactic wind is being driven by intense star formation and supernova explosions triggered by the merger, though a supermassive black hole could also be playing a role.
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The narrative conjures meaning from the Los Angeles cityscape by fusing a hodgepodge of textbook theories about the sprawling metropolis onto the gritty reality of daily life.
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At the Miami event on May 2, guests were invited to explore the world of Carrera with a live car painting competition fusing art, culture and automotive design.
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By integrating Hyperon into its humanoid robots, Mind Children aims to create machines capable of understanding context, processing complex information, and responding more naturally to human interactions.
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Changes in the way Nielsen measures ratings (including integrating out of home viewing and big data) that tend to give live sports a bump have helped too.
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Gaethje upset former two-weight champion Ilia Topuria with a technical knockout in a lightweight unification championship bout at the UFC Freedom 250 event Sunday on the White House South Lawn.
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The second vintage of the unification of two iconic Syrahs from France and Australia, this selection was created by winemakers Peter Gago of Grange and Caroline Frey of La Chapelle.
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The British North America Act came into effect, uniting the separate territories of the Province of Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia into one dominion called Canada.
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Fashion for Relief was registered in 2015 with the aim of uniting the fashion industry to relieve poverty and help those affected by natural or other disasters around the world.
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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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