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as in to connect
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 to mix
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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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high
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as in combination
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
one of the most notorious combines in the history of organized crime
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Recent Examples of combine
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
This whole project embodies his stories combined with my stories.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Stephen Jones said at the combine that the team is ready to look at another young quarterback development project, signaling that Lance’s time with the Cowboys could be over.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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That pushed the company’s market capitalization to $162 billion, which is more than that of Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen AG combined.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
This whole project embodies his stories combined with my stories.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
But after talking with sources, a few quarterbacks turned heads during the combine.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
Stephen Jones said at the combine that the team is ready to look at another young quarterback development project, signaling that Lance’s time with the Cowboys could be over.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combine
Verb
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Along with access to more than 59 countries, NordVPN also allows users to connect to multiple devices (from computers to phones to tablets) and offers 24-hour live chat support.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
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This equilateral triangle connects three brilliant stars — Arcturus in Boötes, Spica in Virgo and Denebola in Leo, all of them fixtures of the spring night sky in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Position the bed in an area that receives lots of sunshine and mix a well-draining rocky or gritty soil blend by combining equal parts potting soil and coarse sand or fine gravel.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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This notion is supported by other recent documentation of fish occasionally migrating over long distances and mixing with new groups.—
Logan Kistler,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trafficking weapons to cartels is a federal offense punishable by up to 25 years in prison.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Sinaloa cartel, named after the Mexican state where it was formed, is one of the oldest and most established drug trafficking groups in Mexico.—
Polo Sandoval,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Closing that gap will not be easy, and will require a combination of lower government spending and higher taxes.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Designer Tips for Using Albers Artwork as Color Inspiration Josef Albers’ artworks offer an amazing variety of color combinations—a big reason behind the TikTok appeal.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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As Messi’s team worked together seamlessly on the world’s biggest stage, so too must the team members within any organization—whether in sports or business—unite to achieve its goals.—
PJ Bain,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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For more than 50 years, the music industry has united around the Spirit of Life campaign, raising nearly $170 million to support City of Hope’s lifesaving research and care.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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While the material isn’t new to the design world—it’s been integrated into interiors for thousands of years—its popularity hasn’t waned, especially in recent decades.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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Spirits brands seamlessly integrate into music, fashion, sports, and pop culture.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When, a year later, the organization resurfaces and begins trafficking a new drug called Pink Lady across the Middle East, Khalid must reluctantly join forces with Ghali, the only person with intimate knowledge of the syndicate’s operations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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With time running out, Khalid reluctantly join forces with Ghali, the only person with intimate knowledge of the syndicate’s operations.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Greenland's government had already voiced displeasure about the visit, and tensions were further exacerbated by recent election results and ongoing coalition talks.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The foundation is a coalition that includes: the Connecticut Business and Industry Association; the Connecticut Education Association; the United Way of Connecticut; the School and State Finance Project; and Domus Kids, a nonprofit youth development initiative.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Combine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combine. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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