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
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

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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

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Recent Examples of combining
Noun
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 The results demonstrate a scalable method for incoherent beam combining. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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 The partnership also reflects SoftBank’s interest in combining ground, aerial, and space-based communications. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 Klein, for his part, hopes the results inspire future research combining keto with popular glucagonlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and more. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026 By combining multiple types of light into one image, NASA is able to reveal the complete picture of what this energetic galaxy is made of. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The addition of Barnett, a two-year starter at James Madison who was named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year after combining for nearly 3,400 yards of offense and 38 total touchdowns, was a crucial piece in the rebuilding process. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 Purdue is the only Big Ten team that faces 11 Power 4 teams, with Notre Dame and Wake Forest combining for 19 wins last year. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In addition to tracking cognitive changes for years, combining cognitive testing, Alzheimer’s diagnoses, MRI scans, and brain autopsy data also allowed researchers to look at menopause timing from several different angles. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
  1. merging
  2. connecting
  3. mixing
  4. merger
  5. fusing
  6. integrating
  7. unification
  8. uniting
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
  • At Crystal Bridges, however, the house is considered within a wider continuum of American art — connecting what came out of the country’s ground with what its artists and designers imagined from it.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The family spent three years completely renovating the space, partnering with Milan’s Palomba e Serafini to create a restrained, contemporary space with bold features including a chic spiral staircase connecting the entrance to the mezzanine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of connecting
Verb
  • 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
  • Galileo also argues that integrating hardware and control technologies can simplify deployment and reduce the complexity of coordinating multiple machines throughout their operating lifecycles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Workforce agencies can prioritize high-impact improvements, such as digitizing intake, automating eligibility workflows, improving document management or integrating with employer and workforce systems.
    — Paul Toomey, Forbes.com, 2 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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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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