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as in mixture
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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2
as in merger
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 cartel
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 coalition
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 combination
Sure didn’t look that way at the outset, and Sabalenka used a nifty drop-shot-volley-winner combination to help go up a break and grab a 4-2 lead.
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Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The combination of Jolie and haute coutre sounds like a match made in runway heaven.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
When done right, chicken parm is a sublime combination of tastes and textures.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Swift Air 16 laptop offers a powerful combination of portability and performance.
—Pcmag Staff, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
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Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The combination of Jolie and haute coutre sounds like a match made in runway heaven.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
When done right, chicken parm is a sublime combination of tastes and textures.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Swift Air 16 laptop offers a powerful combination of portability and performance.
—Pcmag Staff, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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Let stand until mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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These clinics might employ a mixture of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists, but quality and safety vary across clinics.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Big changes—like new laws, industry mergers or new technology—can quickly change how valuable an investment is.—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … SHEEN COMES CLEAN – Charlie Sheen reveals how his massive drug habit alarmed the drug cartel supplying him.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Hollywood Reporter has picked five unmissable features from this year’s typically eclectic lineup, ranging from a Belgian punk-music satire to a Mexican cartel thriller to a horror movie told entirely from the perspective of a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump, who has sometimes seemed conflicted about the anti-vax sentiment in his coalition that prevents him from claiming more credit for Operation Warp Speed, has thoroughly capitulated to the political reality that Kennedy is a useful ally.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Economic turbulence comes at a complex moment for the La Libertad Avanza coalition.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fold in a touch of silver accent (repeat of accent in the H2) into the mix and wrap a turtleneck around your shoulders to shield you from cooler temperatures.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kenneth Cole has long been a champion of the merging of fashion and social impact.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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If zipper merging is legal in your state, then it should be used during times of heavy, slow-moving traffic.—
Ahmed Jawadi,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Trump has previously ordered certain drug cartels — including five Mexican syndicates — to be designated as foreign terrorist organizations, and last month signed a Pentagon directive initiating the use of military force against drug trafficking groups.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once confined to prison networks in Venezuela’s Aragua state, TDA has grown into a sprawling multinational criminal syndicate.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ellis highlighted the importance of having a film establish such a strong alliance between the North and Northeast of Brazil, especially considering the longstanding focus on the Southeast and cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
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Politics and aesthetics have an uneasy alliance.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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