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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
Darvish will need at least a few full-intensity turns in the bullpen and some combination of two or three minor-league starts and simulated games before returning, which means his season debut would come no sooner than mid-May.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Painting your switch covers is the perfect combination of easy and impactful.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
There are eight possible combinations of outcomes in these three games.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
This feat is achieved via a combination of internal spreader bars and structural arcs.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Painting your switch covers is the perfect combination of easy and impactful.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
There are eight possible combinations of outcomes in these three games.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2025
This feat is achieved via a combination of internal spreader bars and structural arcs.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Once the mixture is combined, stop the blender and scrape down the sides if necessary. 4.—
Elizabeth Karmel,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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If necessary, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is slightly sticky, up to 1/4 cup total.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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The financial heavyweight reported record net profit of 2.3 trillion won ($1.6 billion) in 2024, following the merger of its insurance and securities units.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Domantas Sabonis had 19 points and 16 rebounds and became the sixth player since the ABA/NBA merger to have 60 or more double-doubles for three consecutive seasons, joining Moses Malone, John Stockton, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Dwight Howard.—
Staff and news service reports,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2025
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On the man’s back was a large design of Santa Muerte, a female Grim Reaper that became a symbol of the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico before becoming adopted by MS-13.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
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The cartel now sees demand for crude growing by 1.3 million barrels per day this year and next year, down about 150,000 bpd from its previous estimates.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Thursday's ruling by Hollander was in response to a case brought against DOGE by a coalition of labor unions and retirees who argued giving the new body access to Social Security data breached privacy and was a security risk.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Now Knight oversees a team of 13 mostly remote workers from a small office on Orange Avenue, setting the priorities for the group confronting some of the state’s biggest challenges — and advocating for its findings alongside a coalition of organizations across the state.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2025
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Gregory Border 30 $170 at Amazon The Border 30 feels like a mix between the Ruckpack and the Allpa.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Still, expect both drivers to be in the mix on Sunday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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The program had been mandated by Congress, yet Homeland Security’s top lawyer was saying it could be investigated under a law reserved for organized crime syndicates.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2025
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During the season, Roscoe and her boss, Oscar Finlay (Malcolm Goodwin), team with Reacher to solve the mystery behind the murder of Reacher’s brother and uncover a counterfeiting syndicate involving corrupt local officials.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Some may have felt your intimate needs were not being met or that there’s been a need for revision around trust, vulnerability and alliances.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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SkyTeam updates lounge access rules One of the three major alliances, SkyTeam has updated its lounge access rules for many of its member airlines and airports.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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New talent: Czapek stood out among the independents at Watches and Wonders 2025, impressing with its blend of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary style.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Along with the antioxidant-rich 100% organic olive oil, there is a blend of vitamin E and rosemary lead oil to protect and refresh the skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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