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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
Noun
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Automotive mergers have a long history of failing to meet expectations and ultimately falling apart.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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This year, there has been $10 billion in mergers and acquisitions in the sector, up 163 percent from a year earlier, according to Mergermarket, a data provider.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Dimon cited cyber criminals and drug cartels who prefer using digital currencies as forms of payment from their victims because there are no regulatory safeguards for customers.—
Christopher White,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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This fact means the CCP could irreparably impair the cartels’ ability to produce fentanyl and thus largely prevent the drug’s distribution.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
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Besides Gaza, Biden's defeat might have serious consequences for Ukraine, NATO and America's alliances generally.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Reflect on your friendships and group alliances.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
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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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These public-private, big-small organizational partnerships between institutions and education companies are poised to aid both teachers and students in achieving learning outcomes.—
Brady Gilliam,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Workforce training and partnerships with academic institutions help bridge gaps.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 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
Cite this Entry
“Combinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combinations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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