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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
But that wouldn’t stop him from combining Bhatia’s and Spaun’s approaches to create a smorgasbord of Southern delicacy.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
By combining extensive archival footage with intimate storytelling, the series explores the complexities of war, highlighting moments of both darkness and love, ultimately revealing the profound impact of the conflict on those who lived it.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
This robot shows real progress in combining movement, perception and decision making.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That duo dazzled Wauconda as freshmen — combining for 14 goals and five assists — but their responsibilities have increased.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Improved interaction in real-world conditions By combining capacitive touch and force sensing, the system addresses some limitations of traditional capacitive touch interfaces.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
By combining these insights, HGTV highlights smaller cities where people are actively relocating and building long-term lives.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Red Hawk Park, located at 2600 SW Old Port Road, is home to a multi-sport court combining tennis, pickleball and a half basketball court.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
But that wouldn’t stop him from combining Bhatia’s and Spaun’s approaches to create a smorgasbord of Southern delicacy.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
By combining extensive archival footage with intimate storytelling, the series explores the complexities of war, highlighting moments of both darkness and love, ultimately revealing the profound impact of the conflict on those who lived it.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
This robot shows real progress in combining movement, perception and decision making.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
That duo dazzled Wauconda as freshmen — combining for 14 goals and five assists — but their responsibilities have increased.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Improved interaction in real-world conditions By combining capacitive touch and force sensing, the system addresses some limitations of traditional capacitive touch interfaces.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
By combining these insights, HGTV highlights smaller cities where people are actively relocating and building long-term lives.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
Noun
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The mayor has also touted his merging of several city departments in the last two years as a successful effort to reduce middle management.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The companies say merging will connect their networks — Viva primarily operates Mexico’s east and Volaris in the west — and passengers will have better scheduling options.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tomás Fleck Tomás is a writer/director focused on blending genres and connecting with audiences.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
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The museum aims to be both an incubator and a marketplace, supporting artists and connecting them with buyers.—
Carl Juste,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The studio — microphones and a mixing board hooked up to a computer — is on the first floor of McIntire’s home.—
Allen G. Breed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Yes, mixing highlights and lowlights can give brunette hair a range of shades.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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The two went public with their romantic relationship in May 2025, foreshadowing a merger of two NFL families.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Following its 1992 merger with Time Warner Cable, Collins led the combined company, overseeing expansion and technological upgrades that contributed to the development of high-speed cable internet.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Coming off her sold-out Sincerely, Tour, which drew more than 320,000 fans — according to figures shared with Billboard Boxscore — Uchis continues to prove her dominance as a boundary-pushing artist known for fusing R&B, pop, Latin and soul in both English and Spanish.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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The willful Sun conjoins Saturn in your impactful sign, fusing courage with responsibility.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle is expected to operate in high-intensity combat scenarios against near-peer adversaries while integrating advanced digital and autonomous systems.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Support for unification with China remains low.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each entry will be assessed for impact, civic vision, unification, originality, and craftsmanship.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But uniting it around a common program will be harder.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the run up to the 2024 election in Venezuela, the opposition leader María Corina Machado, a conservative, built a massive social movement uniting millions and backed Edmundo González, a diplomat, as a presidential candidate.—
Boris Muñoz,
Time,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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