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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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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
This recipe is a heavenly combination of sweet cooked carrots and a savory herb cream sauce.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
The process helps Guerlain’s fragrance to absorb the barrel’s wood essence and transform it into a unique combination of notes.
—Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The combination creates a toxic gas that can be lethal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
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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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
The process helps Guerlain’s fragrance to absorb the barrel’s wood essence and transform it into a unique combination of notes.
—Alfredo Mineo, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The combination creates a toxic gas that can be lethal.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for combination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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At the long butcher block kitchen table built by Albert, Asawa led group sessions sculpting figures from homemade baker’s clay (a mixture of flour, salt and water), or decorating eggs or making origami by day and family meals by night.—
Hilarie M. Sheets,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Traditional mayonnaise is a mundane miracle: a mixture of water and oil held together by the magic of an egg yolk (also known as lecithin, an emulsifier).—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Damon’s leadership skills guided CCG IQ through six merger and acquisition transactions.—
Damon Stafford,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wall Street had high hopes coming into 2025 that the new administration would create a friendlier environment for mergers and acquisitions (M & A) and initial public offerings (IPOs) due to Trump’s lighter stance on regulation and antitrust matters.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its efficient transport and export system has been used by cartels to move and ship their goods overseas — the bricks of cocaine hidden in boxes of bananas and other goods that then head to the United States, Europe and the rest of the world.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Many of the artists now topping the charts have come under fierce criticism because their lyrics often paint cartel leaders as Robin Hood-esque figures.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu is facing pressure at home from former Israeli security chiefs, protesters and the families of hostages still held in Gaza to return to ceasefire negotiations, which his far-right coalition has resisted.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Despite Trump’s justification for his tariffs, the president’s trade war is putting some of his high-profile allies on edge – from Elon Musk to Joe Rogan to Dave Portnoy – exposing cracks in his coalition.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Peterman suggests layering your porch lighting by installing a mix of sconces and lanterns if possible.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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Under the direction of Laurence Cox, the production promises a thrilling mix of suspense, humor and breathtaking visuals that will keep audiences captivated.—
Caleb Parr and Natalie Coates Wiens,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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The program had been mandated by Congress, yet Homeland Security’s top lawyer was saying it could be investigated under a law reserved for organized crime syndicates.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2025
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During the season, Roscoe and her boss, Oscar Finlay (Malcolm Goodwin), team with Reacher to solve the mystery behind the murder of Reacher’s brother and uncover a counterfeiting syndicate involving corrupt local officials.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The once sturdy alliance between the Democratic communities in Hobart Township fractured Thursday as the Hobart Township Board voted to pull out of a New Chicago town complex project at 122 Huber Blvd.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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His apparent alliance with Trump was not his first link with a president.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The blend was inspired by the Golden Ratio: 61.8 percent whisky aged in European oak and 38.2 percent aged in American oak, which were married together for a final 15 months before being bottled in this stunning decanter.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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