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as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
a victory that was due to a combination of luck and planning
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as in mergers
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the combination of mint and chocolate in a delicious dessert
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as in cartels
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
the companies formed a combination in an attempt to establish a monopoly in the rubber market
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as in alliances
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a combination of citizens dedicated to fighting higher property taxes
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Recent Examples of combinations
Every bite carried a different texture and flavor, begging you to try different combinations of components.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Among our favorite combinations are black with white, beige with black, and cream with brown.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
Faster grasping smarter robots The team tested HEAPGrasp on a real robotic setup across 20 scenarios involving different combinations of transparent, opaque, and reflective objects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-5 Fundora (24-1-1, 16 knockouts) used his nine-inch height and reach advantage to pepper Thurman (31-2, 23 KOs) with a series of hard lefts and combinations.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Early on, Omar said in an interview, his style was particularly influenced by the configurations and flavor combinations mastered by Enrique Olvera at his seminal Mexico City restaurant Pujol.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
With the computing power coming on line, and with AI, researchers soon may be able to link combinations of genes that contribute to different mental health conditions.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Equipped with the proprietary Sanarium control, the S1 offers five distinct heat and humidity combinations, ranging from a traditional dry sauna to intense tropical steam.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Furze tried linear pins, bearings, hinges, cross-brake cables, and combinations of all of the above.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Among our favorite combinations are black with white, beige with black, and cream with brown.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
Faster grasping smarter robots The team tested HEAPGrasp on a real robotic setup across 20 scenarios involving different combinations of transparent, opaque, and reflective objects.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The 6-foot-5 Fundora (24-1-1, 16 knockouts) used his nine-inch height and reach advantage to pepper Thurman (31-2, 23 KOs) with a series of hard lefts and combinations.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Early on, Omar said in an interview, his style was particularly influenced by the configurations and flavor combinations mastered by Enrique Olvera at his seminal Mexico City restaurant Pujol.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
With the computing power coming on line, and with AI, researchers soon may be able to link combinations of genes that contribute to different mental health conditions.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Equipped with the proprietary Sanarium control, the S1 offers five distinct heat and humidity combinations, ranging from a traditional dry sauna to intense tropical steam.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Furze tried linear pins, bearings, hinges, cross-brake cables, and combinations of all of the above.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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The goal is to design, manufacture, and test a prototype thruster capable of stable operation with Earth’s atmospheric gases (N₂/O₂ mixtures), achieving at least 50% electrical efficiency and a minimum specific impulse of 4200 s.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The move by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow retailers to sell less expensive formulations of gasoline, including mixtures that include 15% ethanol — known as E15 — that typically are not permitted during warmer months.—
Brianne Pfannenstiel,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 20% year-on-year increase in transaction values resulted in the largest first-quarter haul on record, Bloomberg reported, thanks largely to several mega mergers and acquisitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, nearly half of mergers and acquisitions activity in the consumer products industry came from divestitures, according to consulting firm Bain.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Forcibly disappearing people has long been a tactic by cartels to consolidate control through terror while also concealing homicide numbers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The closure forced Kenyan khat traders to route exports to Somalia through costly air shipments, which drove up prices and left farmers at the mercy of cartels who levied unofficial commissions.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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All-male alliances like Christian/Devens and Coach’s bro-down have dwarfed the screen time allotted to Kamilla/Dee/Tiffany and Tiffany/Aubry.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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The show promises fierce competition, unexpected alliances, and the kind of unfiltered drama that has defined Unwell across its programming slate.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tack on a couple of your favorite spice blends or seasoning mixes to round out your collection—food director Chris Morocco is partial to curry powder and za’atar.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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But as the season begins, the models cannot foretell which players will get hurt, which will get traded, which pitchers will alter their mixes, which hitters will develop new approaches or swings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That commitment to theatrical releases is more important than ever to an industry that has seen a shrinking number of films in theaters, particularly after studio consolidations.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The program closures and consolidations mark the latest development in UNT’s efforts to address the shortfall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Caleb Davies, another Kalshi trader who has earned $389,000 in culture markets over the past two years, says that the absence of financial organizations or syndicates of traders with big money allows knowledgeable traders to profit off of people who simply bet on their faves.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The four-hour epic by by Aditya Dahr is the sequel to Dhurandhar ($20 million in North American) and stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover Indian intelligence agent working to infiltrate Pakistani politics and Karachi’s criminal syndicates.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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State coalitions against domestic violence say employees who remain at these jobs often juggle multiple roles and face substantial burnout.—
Kaelyn Lara,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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