as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a combined effort on the part of all of the members
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as in fused
to come together to form a single unit
the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole
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as in mixed
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
combine the sugar and flour in a bowl
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Recent Examples of combined
George Avalos, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
As a result of the deal, PMC has acquired Vox’s leading brands, creating a combined portfolio that consists of over 25 titles and cements PMC’s position as the world’s largest digital media publisher.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
The combined company will span sectors ranging from entertainment and music to technology, sports, luxury, food, beauty, and art.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Here is my combined top-20 list, along with my analysis.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Most of the Chicago area uses a combined sewer system, where stormwater and household wastewater drain into the same pipes.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The company currently represents more than 50 digital creators with a combined reach of over 60 million followers across lifestyle categories including beauty, lifestyle, fashion, motherhood, wellness, BookTok, and more.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The drop in demand reflects the combined pressure of elevated fuel prices and shortages of refined products, the agency noted, underscoring how the conflict has moved beyond a straightforward supply shock.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Instead, Calvo was issued traffic citations that together carry a combined total of $308 in fines.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Nutrition experts, including those featured on the Huberman Lab platform, note that public schools serve more meals each day than all fast-food franchises combined.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
All combined, the wildfires have burned an area roughly the size of Coral Gables.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Melie Kerr picked up the pace with 30 and Brooke Halliday and Izzy Sharp combined for 62 in 50 balls.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Burke combined terrific speed with a burning desire to improve and a cannon of a shot.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
These theatres are also combined with Dolby Atmos audio, which offers a technically superior 3D dimensional sound that uses up to 64-channels to pinpoint sound in space.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
But lingering high ticket prices combined with weaker teams might mean sparse attendance.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Adjective
The two project sites, which are across the street from each other, would produce a combined 616 apartments if San Jose officials give final approval, planning files show.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
As a result of the deal, PMC has acquired Vox’s leading brands, creating a combined portfolio that consists of over 25 titles and cements PMC’s position as the world’s largest digital media publisher.
—Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
The combined company will span sectors ranging from entertainment and music to technology, sports, luxury, food, beauty, and art.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 18 June 2026
Here is my combined top-20 list, along with my analysis.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Most of the Chicago area uses a combined sewer system, where stormwater and household wastewater drain into the same pipes.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 17 June 2026
The company currently represents more than 50 digital creators with a combined reach of over 60 million followers across lifestyle categories including beauty, lifestyle, fashion, motherhood, wellness, BookTok, and more.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The drop in demand reflects the combined pressure of elevated fuel prices and shortages of refined products, the agency noted, underscoring how the conflict has moved beyond a straightforward supply shock.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 June 2026
Instead, Calvo was issued traffic citations that together carry a combined total of $308 in fines.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Verb
Eight Marlins pitchers, none recording more than five outs, combined to hold the Giants to three runs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026
Nutrition experts, including those featured on the Huberman Lab platform, note that public schools serve more meals each day than all fast-food franchises combined.
—Jordan Schriver, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026
All combined, the wildfires have burned an area roughly the size of Coral Gables.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Melie Kerr picked up the pace with 30 and Brooke Halliday and Izzy Sharp combined for 62 in 50 balls.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Burke combined terrific speed with a burning desire to improve and a cannon of a shot.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
These theatres are also combined with Dolby Atmos audio, which offers a technically superior 3D dimensional sound that uses up to 64-channels to pinpoint sound in space.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
But lingering high ticket prices combined with weaker teams might mean sparse attendance.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Inside, the decor features a modern aesthetic, with white walls combined with warm timber accents.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combined
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The move, aimed at securing Finland’s collective defense, roughly doubled NATO’s border with Russia.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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African teams have drawn arguably the toughest assignments in match day 1, with Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Belgium also on their collective fight card.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When work becomes fused with identity, stepping back can feel threatening.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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James Blood Ulmer, the innovative guitarist who fused avant-garde jazz with funk and the blues, died on June 3, according to a statement his family published via DownBeat.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
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But that buttery soft fish and sticky rice is often mixed with a rainbow of other flavors, from spicy wasabi to salty and savory soy sauce.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Researchers introduced another unusual modification for environments where ice and water mixed together.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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City managers and emergency responders should plan for joint ruptures along the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults as a realistic possibility with the current stress conditions, not a remote worst-case scenario.—
Kasha Patel,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Ben Williamson connected early for his second career homer.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Research suggests that career achievement and mental health are deeply connected.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Once a specialized capability, AI is now being seamlessly integrated into systems and embedded in nearly every domain.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Brookside will be fully integrated into Untitled, with Gerson Saines joining as a partner in the New York office and Brookside’s two managers Laura Wilkinson and Tess Citron also making the move to the new company.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Your 7th House of Partnership softens as self-worth-minded Venus arrives, inviting kinder agreements and collaborative plans that honor independence and real care.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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How does working with the same Better Call Saul crew help foster that familiarity that’s a prerequisite for a creative and collaborative environment?—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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On the other side of the courtroom sat the parents, grandparents, and friends of Heaven’s 27—the coalition of anguished mothers and fathers who have united since the tragedy to demand accountability and honor their daughters’ legacies.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Many families raised concerns about obstacles to obtaining proper services for their children, but Coco said participants in those sessions were united in their opposition to moving special education oversight out of the Education Department.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Combined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combined. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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