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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

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combining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of combine

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

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

Disney has begun putting some ESPN content on Disney+ and offers bundles combining ESPN, Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to boost overall streaming subscriptions and engagement. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 Windstar offers Cruise Tours in Greece combining the best of the land and the sea to check off those bucket list experiences. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Formulators can address that gap by combining ingredients intended for continued use with a cosmetic effect people can see sooner. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Louisiana could add 5 GW of new power through a three-project plan combining natural gas, battery storage and advanced nuclear reactors. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 By combining Japanese mechanical design aesthetics, precision manufacturing, and EDC culture, TACTICALGEEK and Hidetoshi Nakayama have created a writing instrument that sits between tool, collectible, and mechanical artwork. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Formula 1 megastar Lewis Hamilton is following Brady’s lead for the growing international collectibles scene, combining with American retailer Dave & Adam’s Card World to launch Card Culture by Lewis Hamilton. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The calculation refers to nominal total returns, combining coupon income and changes in the bond's market price. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 By combining central load absorption, multi-axis flexibility, and active retraction control, the Robotrax system offers plant engineers and system integrators a reliable path toward maximizing robot uptime and reducing total operational costs. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Founded in 2013, Off-White pioneered the merging of the worlds of streetwear and luxury that drove much of fashion in the mid-2010s.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
The agreement comes on the heels of Pine Villa Elementary merging with Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts to form a K-12 campus in Goulds.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of merging

Verb

Currently, meeting a connecting passenger generally requires the traveler to leave the secure area of the airport, then go through security again before continuing their trip.

— Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
In each case, the value comes not from the technology alone but from connecting data to a decision an agency already needs to make.

— Bryan Mistele, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of connecting

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In another study, mixing in lentils with rice or instant potatoes resulted in lower blood sugar than eating the rice or potatoes alone.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026
By taking stem cells from a host’s own body and encouraging them to differentiate before mixing them with a commercially available, soluble matrix gel, researchers may have cracked the most critical problems in the transplant process.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of mixing

Noun

Within days of each other, Nasdaq announced its acquisition of Instinet, its major electronic rival, while the NYSE announced its merger with Archipelago, greatly speeding up the transition from floor-based to fully electronic trading.

— Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
The merger and streaming boom created more jobs than any period in the history of the business — many of them platform-filler corporate crimes.

— Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of merger

Verb

To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
In recent years, however, a younger generation of entrepreneurs has broadened the scope, fusing Arabic culture and social media culture in fun, modern ways.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fusing

Verb

Researchers describe the approach as integrating biotechnology and AI to make crop breeding more efficient and less dependent on intensive manual work.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
For Martens, the best way to do this is by simulating aspects of gameplay, which can only be achieved by integrating goalkeeper training with the outfield positions.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of integrating

Noun

Each entry will be assessed for audience impact, civic vision, unification, originality, and delivery, as outlined in rubric below.

— USA Today, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Their goals are to improve the well being of children while promoting family unification, and to assist families to achieve economic and social self-sufficiency.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of unification

Verb

These drain hair catchers are also uniting families and homes once divided over clogged drains.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Wilson’s name came up, and so did Luke Combs, who is dedicated to uniting music audiences in the same way that Parton did.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

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