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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
Minnesota's Second Congressional district is a combination of suburbs like Lakeville, as well as smaller cities and farming areas in Scott and Le Sueur Counties.
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The combination of rich, pudding-like filling and mandarin oranges and pineapple is a guarantee this will fly off the cake stand.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Taking countermeasures – say, a combination of clever tax reforms and safety nets – would be a better course.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
Digital fabrication has traditionally required a combination of technical skills, design knowledge and familiarity with specialized software.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The combination of rich, pudding-like filling and mandarin oranges and pineapple is a guarantee this will fly off the cake stand.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Taking countermeasures – say, a combination of clever tax reforms and safety nets – would be a better course.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 May 2026
Digital fabrication has traditionally required a combination of technical skills, design knowledge and familiarity with specialized software.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spatula (about 170 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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In 2024 Anne Hathaway memorably ran into a group of overzealous fans in Italy, where she was filmed addressing them in a mixture of Italian and English.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Such mergers of different sources of resentment were among the major causes for war in 1914.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Khan’s greatest success was likely in deterring a larger number of mergers with the threat of regulatory pressure.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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While the Aquatravesia was still in Mexican waters, the captain was allegedly told cartel members would be waiting roughly 80 nautical miles offshore on the evening of May 14 and the early morning of May 15 to retrieve the drugs, according to the complaint.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The captain was informed that while the Aquatravesia was in Mexican waters, small naval crafts with armed cartel members would be waiting 80 nautical miles from the shore.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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There’s an important distinction between electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, said Matt Moore, general counsel for PeopleforBikes, a national cycling coalition.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Buzz Powell, technical director at the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a coalition of national industry groups, said asphalt is more versatile and designed to handle heavy traffic better than some of the newer alternatives, and that any new pavement may need repairs eventually.—
Aya Diab,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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To save space, grow several shade-tolerant herbs together in a large container (such as a half whiskey barrel) with some well-draining potting mix.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
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Hernández will play a mix of infield and a little bit of outfield, giving his teammates a chance to rest.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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That is problematic because the feeding and merging processes that allow black holes to grow to supermassive status had always been thought to take longer than 1 billion years.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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But in this merging process, several threads have been left behind.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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Instead, horses are often owned by sponsors, investors or syndicates.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Jabba the Hutt’s relatives who now run his criminal syndicate, have some intel regarding his whereabouts.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Both in Beijing and Washington, everything that one of the countries does is treated as proof of its aggressive intentions against the other, from strategic posture, to naval policies, to alliances and friendships, to trade policy and technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Most alliance announcements describe co-selling arrangements and joint go-to-market motions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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