Synonyms of combining

combining 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• merging
• merger
• unification
• consolidation
• connecting
• combination
• coupling
• linking
• amalgamation
• connection
• blend
• union
• mixture
• synthesis
• mix
• fusion
• junction
• reunification
• compounding
• intermingling
• mingling
• coalescence
• commingling
• agglomeration
• intermixture
• reunion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• split
• division
• dissolution
• parting
• partition
• breakup
• disconnection
• schism
• separation
• detachment
• disunion
• scission
• severance
• divorcement

combining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of combine

1

as in connecting

to come together to form a single unit

the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connecting
• fusing
• uniting
• joining
• marrying
• coupling
• unifying
• associating
• coalescing
• conjoining
• conjugating
• linking (up)
• reuniting
• assembling
• mating
• interfusing
• compounding
• allying
• yoking
• meeting
• gathering
• convening
• splicing
• clustering
• recombining
• reconnecting
• chaining
• confederating
• rejoining
• hooking
• congregating
• hitching
• leaguing
• constellating
• reunifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• splitting
• separating
• dividing
• severing
• parting
• sectioning
• isolating
• resolving
• breaking up
• disconnecting
• detaching
• dissociating
• divorcing
• fractionating
• sundering
• uncoupling
• dissevering
• dispersing
• unlinking
• scattering
• disbanding
• disjoining
• unyoking
• disuniting
• disjointing
• disaffiliating

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixing
• integrating
• merging
• blending
• amalgamating
• incorporating
• adding
• fusing
• melding
• mingling
• intermingling
• intermixing
• commingling
• uniting
• homogenizing
• conflating
• compositing
• stirring
• comingling
• commixing
• immixing
• concreting
• immingling
• interfusing
• folding
• beating (in)
• linking
• cutting in
• tossing
• admixing
• weaving
• coalescing
• compounding
• emulsifying
• joining
• intertwining
• conjoining
• knitting
• interweaving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separating
• dividing
• breaking down
• breaking up
• severing
• parting
• cleaving
• divorcing
• dissolving
• splitting
• dispersing
• rupturing
• scattering
• unmixing
• detaching
• disjoining
• sundering
• disuniting
• disengaging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of combining

Noun

The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

The combining of physical and digital systems is creating environments that require integration, intelligence and ongoing management. — Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Bonta's announcement did not focus on the combining of CBS News and CNN. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 July 2026

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+. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 June 2026

Verb

After combining to win just 60 games over the past three seasons, good health could see the team residing in the nation’s capital crack 40 wins for the first time since 2018. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

The new system takes the concept in a different direction by combining hydrogen production with chemical synthesis. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

About 45% recommended combining several active ingredients without safety advice, and 32% promised immediate results. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Streamers and broadcasters who used to compete aggressively for exclusive rights are now combining resources. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

In the statement, Skydance said savings would come primarily from combining technology and other operations, such as negotiating deals with suppliers and reducing overlapping marketing expenses as well as consolidating real estate. — Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Tisci introduced a younger aesthetic by combining streetwear influences with traditional outerwear and tailoring. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

The house in the film is a real location and one Krekel found by combining through architectural magazines for something that had never been filmed. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Coroner’s officials have issued a new image, created by combining a forensic sketch and post-mortem photographs using artificial intelligence. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026