RECOMBINE Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

recombine

verb

Definition of recombine

as in to combine

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Recent Examples of recombine The pathogen was new to my system, and sections of my DNA moved around and recombined—an immunological cut-and-paste—to form a new code, one that could produce antibodies capable of fighting mycoplasma. — Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 Creativity is the ability to generate something genuinely new, not just by recombining existing elements, but by imagining possibilities that never existed before. — Ryan Roslansky aneesh Raman, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026 Coffee’s natural acidity can further encourage curdling or a grainy appearance if the milk isn’t fully recombined. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Feb. 2026 Whisk soy sauce mixture to recombine, add to skillet, and cook until sauce has thickened. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recombine

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An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Northumberland Dark Sky Park Northumberland's Dark Sky Park combines remote landscapes with some of England's darkest skies.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of combine

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Awaiting a happy ending Vargas’ team has been able to reunite at least 18 pets rescued in La Guaira with their owners.

— Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Emerging victorious from the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on a harrowing, years-long trek home to reunite with Queen Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and their son, Prince Telemachus (Tom Holland).

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of reunite

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The rooftop offers a counterpoint—a setting where visitors can reconnect with their senses through elements like shade, the breeze, and seasonal plantings.

— Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of reconnect

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Rick Wakeman rejoined during the Going for the One sessions later that year.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2026
If Aaron Donald unretires and rejoins the Los Angeles Rams, that could throw a wrench into John Harbaugh’s plans to get the Giants off to a fast start.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Definition of rejoin

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On June 25, 1950, North Korean forces invaded South Korea in an attempt to reunify the peninsula under communist rule.

— Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
Since the 1950s, governments in both North and South Korea have aimed to reunify the peninsula as one Korea.

— Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 19 May 2026

Definition of reunify

Verb

Few conversations coalesce into anything meaningful, let alone cogent.

— Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Platner's withdrawal caps days of turmoil that had engulfed his campaign and intensifies pressure on Democratic leaders to quickly coalesce around an alternative candidate.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of coalesce

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Many of our region’s greatest accomplishments have emerged because people from different disciplines, organizations and perspectives have unified to solve problems no single institution could solve alone.

— Pradeep Khosla, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
The group stage and feeling of the fans unifying behind the team was special, Freese said.

— Tom Bogert, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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