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as in mixtures
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 mergers
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 cartels
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 alliances
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 combinations
Here are harmful combinations of bleach and other cleaning agents and what can occur.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
In a season in which lottery combinations and learning lessons are as or more important than wins, the struggles aren’t a big deal.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
One of the more common combinations in the world of hypergolic propulsion, for instance, is mixing the fuel hydrazine with the oxidizer nitrogen tetroxide.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Give Kids a Chance Act would have encouraged scientists to combine drugs to find curative combinations that work for children, Goodman said.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
So enhance your spread with a few of these other motion duck decoys and experiment with different combinations under different conditions.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Traditional approaches were hitting a wall because the formulation space was too vast to explore systematically; there were simply too many possible ingredient combinations and concentrations to test.
—Manmit Shrimali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Overall, further longer-term studies on alternative medications, non-pharmacological strategies, and their combinations available to date are needed to better inform the care of ADHD in adults.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Brands are pushing boundaries with innovative processes and bold flavor combinations, filling store shelves and online carts with options that didn’t exist a decade ago.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Lauren David, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
In a season in which lottery combinations and learning lessons are as or more important than wins, the struggles aren’t a big deal.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
One of the more common combinations in the world of hypergolic propulsion, for instance, is mixing the fuel hydrazine with the oxidizer nitrogen tetroxide.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Give Kids a Chance Act would have encouraged scientists to combine drugs to find curative combinations that work for children, Goodman said.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
So enhance your spread with a few of these other motion duck decoys and experiment with different combinations under different conditions.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Traditional approaches were hitting a wall because the formulation space was too vast to explore systematically; there were simply too many possible ingredient combinations and concentrations to test.
—Manmit Shrimali, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Overall, further longer-term studies on alternative medications, non-pharmacological strategies, and their combinations available to date are needed to better inform the care of ADHD in adults.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Brands are pushing boundaries with innovative processes and bold flavor combinations, filling store shelves and online carts with options that didn’t exist a decade ago.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combinations
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Equity Bancshares continues to focus on strategic acquisitions and organic growth, completing two mergers in 2024, which added significant deposits and expanded its geographic footprint.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Mar. 2025
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Vaz has spent over a decade in investment banking, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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This designation authorizes the federal government to take further steps to deny people and entities associated with these cartels access to the United States financial system.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Guess who joined the 3 liberal Justices to keep cartels here in America?—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The latest developments have once again demonstrated the shifting alliances of Syria's multisided civil war that has been subject to competing geopolitical interests among foreign powers.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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This isolation forces unusual alliances between factions that would normally be at war with one another.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.—
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts operates 50 hotels in 35 Indian cities and aims to double that figure through partnerships in midscale and budget properties.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But creating those partnerships are delaying the initiative’s roll out.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Both unions are working to raise public awareness of their struggles and to compel their employers to engage in discussions about fair compensation and labor practices.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Employees organized at bookstores, where unions are rare, and were successful with campaigns at some stores run by Apple, Trader Joe's and the outdoor equipment company REI.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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