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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Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
The hubs will combine air taxis, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing, charging, servicing, and last-mile connections.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of combine

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They were handed over to the authorities by security forces in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, on Friday for medical attention and routine checks, and were anticipating their return home to reunite with their families.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Xavier’s anger with his father flared further when Gene was, in Xavier’s view, insufficiently supportive of attempts to reunite with his mother and help her.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of reunite

Verb

Meanwhile, Hollis’ daughter Caroline (Harlow Jane) apologizes to Aubrey (West Duchovny) for sleeping with her boyfriend, and decides to stay on Nantucket and reconnect with her mom.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Rahill is the founder of The Swamp Apes, a nonprofit organization that helps veterans, first responders and their families reconnect with nature through outdoor adventures and conservation projects.

— Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconnect

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Kelly picked off Edman at first base, but Hunter Feduccia followed with a single of his own, the catcher’s first hit since rejoining the Dodgers at the trade deadline.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Dike made his first appearance for Orlando since the 2021 MLS Cup playoffs, rejoining the club after five seasons with West Bromwich Albion.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejoin

Verb

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

Adding to the complexity if Republicans do coalesce behind his confirmation is the fact that Democrats may not be willing to speed up the process, given their opposition to Blanche as attorney general.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, much of the party including lawmakers and outside groups, such as the United Autoworkers union, coalesced behind Benson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of coalesce

Verb

His first challenge will be unifying Democratic factions after a bitter primary that offered divergent visions for a party desperate for a path back to power.

— Joey Cappelletti, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Retailers and brands are also unifying online browsing profiles with in-store clienteling apps so sales associates can offer more personalized in-person service.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of unify

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