1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of combination
But against Spain, the imperious combination that has been lacking for Wiegman’s side over the past 12 months returned.
—
Michael Cox, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The steel and enamel combination is also a shopper-favorite feature.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Related Articles This combination led Kinnaird to invest in the company.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
The researchers forecast that the combination of renewable energy and nuclear power will meet all the coming increase in electricity demand worldwide.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for combination
Michael Cox, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The steel and enamel combination is also a shopper-favorite feature.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Related Articles This combination led Kinnaird to invest in the company.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
The researchers forecast that the combination of renewable energy and nuclear power will meet all the coming increase in electricity demand worldwide.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for combination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
-
Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
-
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Before the merger is finalized, there could be turbulence ahead, mainly because of CBS News.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
-
The other sticky wicket in the Paramount-Skydance merger is Trump’s current lawsuit against CBS News.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Since taking office, Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on Mexico, and several Mexican cartels have been designated by the State Department as foreign terrorist organizations.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Among them were two leaders of the now-defunct Los Zetas cartel, Mexicans Miguel Treviño Morales and his brother Omar Treviño Morales, known as Z-40 and Z-42.—
Jonathan Dienst,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The groups represented seven trans children, a coalition of trans-affirming medical providers, and the LGBTQ+ advocacy group.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
18 Feb. 2025
-
His finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has promised to withdraw from the government coalition if Israel does not return to war in Gaza when the current ceasefire expires on March 1.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Serving pieces like a cheese board, platter, salad bowl, etc. A collection of local food favorites like coffee, salad dressings, snack mixes, etc.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
-
James scored 16 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, the buckets coming on a mix of lobs, tips and drives.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
More than a year’s worth of internal communications from one of the world’s most active ransomware syndicates have been published online in a leak that exposes tactics, trade secrets, and internal rifts of its members.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
-
In 1960s and 70s Hawaii, this formidable and charismatic mob boss rises to build the islands’ most powerful criminal empire, waging a brutal war against mainland corporations and rival syndicates while fighting to preserve his ancestral land.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The remarks come as Warner Bros. Discovery enters the last few months of a decades-long alliance with the National Basketball Association.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Another headwind for ocean freight pricing this year is a major change in the ocean shipper alliance structure.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Beyond the Supermarket Shelf: The Business of Tea Experiences Whilst British grocery stores once stocked a limited amount of tea brands and blends, now retailers have tuned into selling the tea experience.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
-
Ernie’s is a fun blend of modern industrial and Cibolo nostalgia—large black and white photos of early 20th-century Cibolo line the interior, and remnants of the Purina price board sit outside.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share