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

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

The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026

Verb

Gel pencil eyeliner Think of a gel pencil as the middle ground between a traditional pencil and a liquid liner, combining convenience with staying power. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026

The companies believe combining autonomous maritime systems with modular air defence capabilities could provide navies and security agencies with greater operational flexibility while reducing overall costs. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

The real advantage is combining technology with judgment, creativity, empathy and strategic thinking. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Effective obesity care needs to be multidisciplinary, combining medical treatment with broader support for nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral change. — Bryan Sivak, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Most broad-spectrum sunscreens help defend against harmful UV damage, but some, like CeraVe’s Invisible Mineral Sunscreen, pull double duty by combining SPF with skin-loving ingredients. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Talk about finances before combining households Money is one of the most common flashpoints for couples sharing a home, which is why experts urge partners to have the awkward conversations first. — Ashley Lynch july 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Before combining households, relationship experts recommend discussing the following. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Moving objects can cause problems for this system, because if the movement is fast enough, our eyes are forced to average that motion across the scene, combining it with whatever is in the background and resulting in a transparent blur. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026