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combining

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verb

present participle of combine
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of combining
Noun
The design uses spectral beam combining, which merges several fiber-laser beams into a single high-power output. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 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
Verb
The researchers are now combining that printing process with robotics, software and real-time monitoring to control how circuits are deposited on curved surfaces. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 By combining 49 body, ball, and club metrics with multi-angle 3D reconstruction and TrainerIQ™ analysis, the G10 Pro is designed to connect the outcome of a shot with the body movement and club delivery behind it. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 Research generally suggests combining the methods delivers greater benefit than either alone, and boots can help maintain progress between MLD appointments. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Intrinsic is separately working with materials technology company HeiQ to explore combining Ciclo fibers with cooling, faster-drying, odor-control and allergen-reduction treatments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The real improvement comes from combining process, data, people and accountability. — Magda Paslaru, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 The Michigan for Vaccines coalition launched this summer to improve local immunization policy, combining the voice of public health workers, physicians and advocates. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Disney has begun putting some ESPN content on Disney+ and offers bundles combining ESPN, Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to boost overall streaming subscriptions and engagement. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 Windstar offers Cruise Tours in Greece combining the best of the land and the sea to check off those bucket list experiences. — Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combining
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
Verb
  • Yes; connecting rooms are available, while larger apartments have kitchens and work particularly well for families wanting more space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Architect Giuseppe Mengoni completed the landmark in 1877, though its soaring iron-and-glass cruciform vault had already begun connecting the Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala a decade earlier.
    — Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rich Handel, resident laundry expert at Consumer Reports, warns that mixing heavy fabrics like denim with delicate garments increases friction and degrades the softer material.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For spring, PatBo featured an abundance of textures, mixing fringe that is always present in her collection with different proportions and colors.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Last May, Devon closed its merger with Coterra Energy, significantly increasing the size of the company's portfolio in the Delaware Basin, a key oil and gas producing sub-basin of the Permian in West Texas and southeast New Mexico.
    — David Faber, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • British mergers and acquisitions specialist Hasham Khan of ABP Advisory is also becoming a board consultant.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Jentleson compares the power of fusing race and these questions of fairness to detonating a nuclear warhead.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Hank clearly has a penchant for fusing different technologies and has been having a blast using GPT-6 Astra to reverse-engineer a bunch of games to work in VR or in the web browser.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lucaj also envisions the store as a connection between New York and Paris café culture, and has partnered with nearby La Perle, commissioning a custom mural and creating a bespoke coffee experience as part of integrating into the neighborhood.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Disney has also been integrating its ESPN programming into Disney+.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Following the unification of Italy in the 19th century, these traditions increasingly came to be understood collectively as Italian cuisine, although regional differences remain a defining feature of the country’s cuisine.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Opposition to data centers is one of the rare issues uniting Americans across the political divide.
    — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Thank you to Chris Stapleton for being a beautiful human being, uniting the band for this very special performance.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Combining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combining. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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