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
Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Until the web is fully passkey-ready, combining the two provides both convenience and resilience, giving you a seamless experience across multiple devices and services.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Next, prepare the pesto-mayo spread by combining Trader Joe’s pesto with Kewpie mayo, then spreading it evenly on both halves of the focaccia to provide a rich, flavorful foundation for the layers to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The exhibit, which visited Milan and London earlier this year, explored six decades of design with a 7,500-square-foot multisensory installation combining fashion and contemporary art.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
To increase the volume and protein content of egg dishes, Tieu suggests combining 1/4-2/3 cup of egg whites with 1-2 whole eggs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
By combining Italian elegance with the pace of modern American living, the brand aims to make homes more beautiful and more human.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Few companies have more experience combining adventure and comfort than A&K, one of the pioneers of high-end safari travel.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Since its founding, the brand has become known for combining modern design with inclusivity and cultural storytelling.
—Essence, 28 Oct. 2025
Until the web is fully passkey-ready, combining the two provides both convenience and resilience, giving you a seamless experience across multiple devices and services.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Next, prepare the pesto-mayo spread by combining Trader Joe’s pesto with Kewpie mayo, then spreading it evenly on both halves of the focaccia to provide a rich, flavorful foundation for the layers to come.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
The exhibit, which visited Milan and London earlier this year, explored six decades of design with a 7,500-square-foot multisensory installation combining fashion and contemporary art.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
To increase the volume and protein content of egg dishes, Tieu suggests combining 1/4-2/3 cup of egg whites with 1-2 whole eggs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
By combining Italian elegance with the pace of modern American living, the brand aims to make homes more beautiful and more human.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Few companies have more experience combining adventure and comfort than A&K, one of the pioneers of high-end safari travel.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
Noun
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Then, two days later, the vibe shifts completely as Scorpio Season begins on the 23rd, lighting up your sector of merging, intimacy, and long-term investments.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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The steps to the lawn in this couple's yard reflects their merging of styles.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Their apartment was four blocks from the bridge, the main artery connecting her to many parts of the city.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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But the director manages to spin a clever modern-day morality tale mixing art, social class and big bucks.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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Consider using quinoa instead of rice, or mixing in hot dogs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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And unlike Discovery, Par-WB would be a merger of spiritual equals; the company of The Godfather is probably a better fit than the company of House Hunters.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Investment banking analysts regularly clock more than 80 hours a week when working on live deals, leveraging Microsoft’s Excel program to deliver financial models for mergers and leveraged buyouts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The 1,800-square-foot space is designed to immerse customers in the brand’s world, fusing elevated craftsmanship with an intimate, boutique-like setting.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Few companies have approached that challenge with the obsessive engineering of PITAKA, a brand known for fusing advanced materials with minimalist form.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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In terms of strategics, the growing media and entertainment trend of integrating physical park assets into cross-platform media ecosystems makes the industry a logical candidate.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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With a packed card, integrating brand new signings might be challenging, suggesting their debuts could be held off until regular NXT television episodes resume post-event.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to pursue unification—by force if necessary.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many regional observers believe Barghouti is the only figure capable of uniting the Palestinians; polls show him as a leading candidate in a hypothetical election for President of the Palestinian Authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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European Literature Night 2025 returns to New York for its seventh edition, uniting a dynamic lineup of authors and translators from across Europe for an unforgettable evening of readings, discussions, and literary exchange.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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