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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
For You Matcha and protein make the perfect combination for a nutritious, energy-boosting drink.
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Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
The body scrub includes sugar crystals and shea butter—a combination my teen swears by.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
The last technology finds leaks in EV battery trays by pressurizing one side of the tray with inert gas and using a combination of a vision system and custom software to detect the minuscule gas plume at a leak and to identify the leak’s location for repair.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Wall Street is talking about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
The body scrub includes sugar crystals and shea butter—a combination my teen swears by.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 21 Mar. 2025
The last technology finds leaks in EV battery trays by pressurizing one side of the tray with inert gas and using a combination of a vision system and custom software to detect the minuscule gas plume at a leak and to identify the leak’s location for repair.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Wall Street is talking about stagflation, a combination of stagnant growth and elevated inflation.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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Dip a sponge in the mixture and gently clean the coils.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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The 2024 edition was bottled at just over 4 years old, while this year’s release is a mixture of 4- and 5-year-old barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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SeatGeek remains private despite prior plans to go public via a blank-check merger, and then via an IPO.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Paramount Global, Verizon and any other companies trying to gain the government’s blessing for mergers should eliminate policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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Trafficking weapons to cartels is a federal offense punishable by up to 25 years in prison.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Sinaloa cartel, named after the Mexican state where it was formed, is one of the oldest and most established drug trafficking groups in Mexico.—
Polo Sandoval,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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The foundation is a coalition that includes: the Connecticut Business and Industry Association; the Connecticut Education Association; the United Way of Connecticut; the School and State Finance Project; and Domus Kids, a nonprofit youth development initiative.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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Greenland's government had already voiced displeasure about the visit, and tensions were further exacerbated by recent election results and ongoing coalition talks.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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On Friday afternoon, a mix of young visitors and families lounged on the beach and strolled along Ocean Drive.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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That explains why Maldonado, who was born on the same day as Darvish, remains in the mix.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Harry sits at the head of the table between the Dogan and the Lazaro crime syndicates, who are at each other’s throats.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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The drama is tracking the story of spy agency Citadel and its powerful enemy syndicate, Manticore.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2025
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But that alliance is fraying at the seams after Kiir fired Machar loyalists as part of a Cabinet reshuffle this year.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Trump, a notorious skeptic of the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance, would not have to pull out of NATO to break it up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hybrid gaming/content-creation systems like this one have become more popular over the last few years, and the Aero X16 blends style and substance better than most.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
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With her unique blend of academic coaching, life guidance, and unwavering emotional support, Sheyda Milman is transforming lives—one student, one dream, and one future at a time.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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