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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
By combining fleet data with external weather information, the company has developed higher-resolution maps of conditions such as coastal fog, particularly in places like San Francisco and Phoenix, where weather can shift sharply over short distances.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The show celebrates iconic piano performers, including Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel and Liberace, combining video and live music, according to a post on the city of Elgin’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Together, oats and almonds create balanced nutrition, combining fiber, protein, and healthy fats for lasting fullness and all-day energy.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend that promotes combining two over-the-counter medications to fight anxiety and depression.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 12 May 2026
This quantitative study identifies the companies with the greatest positive impact on the world, combining the quality of their impact with the scale of their economic reach.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
Instead of combining different materials, the researchers basically modify the structure of the same material.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggled for Cleveland, combining to shoot only 44% from the field and turn the ball over 10 times.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Noun
The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
The maps are created by combining satellite imagery that detects sargassum in the open ocean with models that track ocean currents.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
By combining fleet data with external weather information, the company has developed higher-resolution maps of conditions such as coastal fog, particularly in places like San Francisco and Phoenix, where weather can shift sharply over short distances.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The show celebrates iconic piano performers, including Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel and Liberace, combining video and live music, according to a post on the city of Elgin’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Together, oats and almonds create balanced nutrition, combining fiber, protein, and healthy fats for lasting fullness and all-day energy.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 12 May 2026
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend that promotes combining two over-the-counter medications to fight anxiety and depression.
—Christopher Derose, CBS News, 12 May 2026
This quantitative study identifies the companies with the greatest positive impact on the world, combining the quality of their impact with the scale of their economic reach.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
Instead of combining different materials, the researchers basically modify the structure of the same material.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden struggled for Cleveland, combining to shoot only 44% from the field and turn the ball over 10 times.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
Noun
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But in this merging process, several threads have been left behind.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Predictably, Corey has been criticized in certain quarters for her merging of the lowest and loftiest forms of culture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Parents will appreciate that each floor has connecting room options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Yastrzemski, one of Atlanta’s key offseason acquisitions, had gone 116 at-bats in 38-plus games before connecting on his first long ball.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The series has grown increasingly physical with each passing game and the young Ducklings haven’t shied away from mixing it up with the more experienced Golden Knights, outskating and outhitting them to even the series.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Differentiate your cabinets Whether by using a different material like stainless steel, a collection of dramatic colors, or mixing open shelving with closed shelving, creating variety by mixing up your cabinets can add personality to a kitchen plan regardless of the square footage.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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Crabtree-Ireland argued that analysis has shown the merger will put both plans on stronger footing, and that all participants will end up better off.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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How the merger talks got started Donald Gintzig has led WakeMed since 2013 and says he has been approached by companies about a sale or merger every year since.—
Richard Stradling,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Azumi aims to reinterpret these, long famed for fusing historic aesthetics with unrivaled hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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But Muskism is not about replacing countries with companies — it is about fusing the two.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Our research suggests that integrating AI into team settings doesn’t happen naturally, and introducing AI into meetings without laying the proper groundwork can narrow participation, fragment discussions, or shift ownership away from the team.—
Gabriele Rosani,
Harvard Business Review,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Sardinia’s unification, in the mid-1800s, with what would become the Kingdom of Italy is seen by many as an act of colonization.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Kim’s latest military inspections came after South Korea said Wednesday that the new North Korean constitution dropped previous commitments to peaceful unification with South Korea and redefined its territory only as the northern half the Korean Peninsula.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The result was a single, self-consistent model uniting elements physically and statistically.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
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Frank never had a chance of uniting the crowd following lethargic home defeats to Chelsea, Fulham and Arsenal.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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