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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Kayne, known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, brings his distinctive brand of humor to the SXSW stage with an engaging 40-minute session offering an intimate look into the world of stand-up comedy, combining live performance with candid conversation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Known for combining masculine and feminine elements, Clergerie shoes are celebrated for their unique silhouettes, exceptional comfort, and use of high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Pollan investigates the answers to these questions by combining insights from a broad range of fields, including neuroscience, philosophy, literature, and the study of psychedelics.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Porter ultimately led Brooklyn with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting, while fellow starters Clowney and Claxton added 20 and 16 points, respectively, combining for nine rebounds in the loss.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Their design references the Porsche 911 Targa’s roll bar, combining titanium frames with protective front construction.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Who could have guessed that combining the jersey numbers of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce for a restaurant name would lead to a lawsuit?
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company explained that the missile is intended to meet urgent warfighter requirements by combining high-speed performance with production scalability.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
Kayne, known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, brings his distinctive brand of humor to the SXSW stage with an engaging 40-minute session offering an intimate look into the world of stand-up comedy, combining live performance with candid conversation.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Known for combining masculine and feminine elements, Clergerie shoes are celebrated for their unique silhouettes, exceptional comfort, and use of high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Pollan investigates the answers to these questions by combining insights from a broad range of fields, including neuroscience, philosophy, literature, and the study of psychedelics.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Porter ultimately led Brooklyn with 23 points on 9-for-13 shooting, while fellow starters Clowney and Claxton added 20 and 16 points, respectively, combining for nine rebounds in the loss.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Their design references the Porsche 911 Targa’s roll bar, combining titanium frames with protective front construction.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Who could have guessed that combining the jersey numbers of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce for a restaurant name would lead to a lawsuit?
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
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These roads are often heavily congested during rush hours, leading to aggressive merging behaviors due to the limited space available to drivers.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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Executives at Paramount have argued that merging will be good for consumers and the wider industry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are 100 connecting and 51 accessible staterooms on board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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As Comic Relief marks 40 years of harnessing laughter for good, and The Moth nears 30 years of connecting the world through the power of true personal stories — this show brings together storytellers who understand that humor can shift perspectives, build bridges, and inspire action.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Start by mixing a few drops of mild dish soap in a small bowl of warm water.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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Elvis was always mixing white and Black gospel.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Netflix merger agreement remains in effect, and the Board continues to recommend in favor of the Netflix transaction.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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And for the theatrical exhibition business, any merger revives concerns about an even greater decrease in films headed to theaters — particularly if the winning bidder is Netflix.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sun fusing with the North Node can offer illumination regarding life direction.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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His first album for Fania, El Malo, began a storied career innovating salsa music and fusing it with New York’s jazz and funk scenes.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2026
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Paramount+, which wasn’t viable on its own, would suddenly become a true streaming competitor to Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ by integrating HBO Max.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Segregation laws prevented Black students from integrating into Euless schools in 1950.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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European unification was meant, chiefly, to put all that behind them.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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And although the late Aurora City Council member was successful in helping start several church and anti-crime initiatives, the unification effort failed to launch.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Its sensitivity about both groups is a reminder that uniting them remains the Iranian opposition’s best move, if only activists would take it.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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