combining 1 of 2

noun

Definition of combiningnext
as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one abhors the combining of business and pleasure at sales conferences

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combining

2 of 2

verb

present participle of combine
1
as in connecting
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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2
as in mixing
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 Synonyms for combining
  1. connecting
  2. merger
  3. fusing
  4. integrating
  5. unification
  6. uniting
  7. merging
  8. consolidation
Verb
  • By connecting features like billing, single sign-on and data synchronization, these partnerships can deliver a unified experience to the end user.
    Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This serves as the connecting point between two sides of the barracks that lead Tóth to Erzsébet.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of connecting
Noun
  • In letters to Judge Garnett on Jan. 7, the satellite TV providers said that despite the Fubo-Hulu merger, Venu remained anti-competitive in nature.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Since the merger, the total return for SNX shares has disappointed at 4.3%.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of merger
Verb
  • Its purpose is to replicate the physics of a star by fusing the nuclei of atoms, thereby generating limitless fusion energy.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fusion, the process of fusing atomic nuclei to release vast amounts of energy, is the same reaction that powers stars like our Sun.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fusing
Verb
  • His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.
    Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of integrating
Noun
  • This Shangri-la hidden in the folds of the Himalayas was a pugilistic hodgepodge of Buddhist fiefs until unification as a nation in the 17th century.
    By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Increasingly, organizations are looking to data and analytics platforms as well as data unification solutions to help improve their data quality for this purpose.
    Michael Meucci, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of unification
Verb
  • However, uniting teams with different priorities and workflows is easier said than done.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Brett for me stands out as a beacon of connection—uniting people through humor, vibrant communities, and shared experiences.
    Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of uniting
Verb
  • Kyle Larson discussed the prospects of High Limit Racing merging with the World of Outlaws.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • With the first season deemed successful and warmly received, the prospect of merging these two racing entities has become a possibility.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of merging
Noun
  • It's been in consolidation mode since late December, when Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell sounded an inflation alarm that subsided this week after two cool December inflation reports.
    Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The trend raises questions about consolidation in the space.
    Lucinda Shen, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of consolidation
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combining

combo

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