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as in mixture
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 merger
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 cartel
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 coalition
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 combination
By far the softest socks on our list, Paka’s combination of tencel and ultra-fine alpaca fibers are an absolute joy to wear and have even become our go-to socks for wandering around the house.
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The defense presented its own medical expert who said Neely died of a combination of factors, including a sickling crisis linked to his sickle cell trait, a schizophrenic episode, the struggle and restraint by Penny and K2 intoxication.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
What to watch: The combination could usher in more consolidation.
—Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Often, recipes are inspired by family recipes, favorite flavor combinations, and culinary trends.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The defense presented its own medical expert who said Neely died of a combination of factors, including a sickling crisis linked to his sickle cell trait, a schizophrenic episode, the struggle and restraint by Penny and K2 intoxication.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
What to watch: The combination could usher in more consolidation.
—Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
Often, recipes are inspired by family recipes, favorite flavor combinations, and culinary trends.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Arrange salad: Arrange spinach mixture on a large serving platter and top with apple slices, blue cheese, cranberries, and pecans.Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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To a large pitcher, add the milk, then stir in the rye-sherry-juice-bitters mixture.SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
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Government lawyers argued the merger would leave shoppers worse off.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kroger also said the merger would boost grocery industry competition as well as benefit consumers and employees.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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French musical film Emilia Pérez, which tells the story of a Mexican drug cartel leader who undergoes gender-affirming surgery, landed 10 nominations at the Critics Choice Awards, which were announced on Thursday morning.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 12 Dec. 2024
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Law enforcement actions against big banks such as TD Bank have resulted in large fines such as, in 2012 when HSBC was fined $1.9 billion for laundering money for drug cartels, terrorist organizations and sanctioned countries such as Iran and North Korea.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The New Democrats’ endorsement of Connolly is not surprising, given that the Virginia Democrat is a member of the coalition.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Most of the clashes involve Kurdish groups under the banner of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish elements of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which are part of the broader coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad.Tim Lister, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Israel, meanwhile, is watching events in Syria with a mix of relief and worry — relief that Assad, who turned Syria into an Iranian outpost, is gone and worry that jihadists could now rule the roost.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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This change is driven by a mix of reasons, including career growth, the need for fresh challenges, and a desire for greater work-life balance.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The film centers on an ex-special ops operative who investigates a cybercrime syndicate after a young woman falls victim to a scam.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
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The December 5 memo warned that a potential retaliatory shooting could occur in the coming days, with high-ranking leaders of Mexican cartels and criminal syndicates reportedly instructing their members to target Border Patrol agents.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Before the pair's alliance, Kennedy had even harsher words for Trump.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s partly thanks to an informal alliance with tech companies, including Meta, that want to avoid handing Nvidia an outright monopoly.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Tuberose, peach, and sandalwood blend to create a woo-woo forest.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an investigation published in September, researchers at Consumer Reports tested 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends that contain cinnamon, such as garam masala and five-spice powder.Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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