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

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

The company will look at the emerging role of AI in dubbing and how hybrid workflows combining technology and human expertise could support the localization of content for international markets. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Brian LaBasco, co-founder of HelloGov, said that combining the two businesses would enable the company to improve the customer journey through AI support, real-time tracking, and human assistance. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

The Anker Soundcore 2 sets the gold standard for budget portable audio, combining solid stereo clarity with an unbeatable 24-hour battery life. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

The organization provides one of the most comprehensive assessments of Earth’s atmosphere by combining satellite and ground-based observations with advanced atmospheric modelling to monitor the composition of the atmosphere globally. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

At Folklore, the group is also working with Kansas City DJ FK Menace on a performance combining mariachi and DJ music. — Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

The world’s leading luxury houses have built their desirability over generations by combining these qualities with an increasingly sophisticated understanding of service and the client experience. — Anna Vladimirova, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

But a common example would be combining a chlorine stabilizer, an acid, with a calcium hypochlorite, a base. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026