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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
And as a matter of fact, this combination of old-meets-new is a key feature of this year’s winner.
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Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Along with lemon, cilantro, garlic and a touch of parmesan, the combination creates a refreshing spread or dip for vegetables and crackers.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Corcovado Wilderness Lodge follows suit, with two certifications for eco-tourism, on-site purification of drinking water from rivers, and electricity generated by a combination of a generator and solar panels.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 July 2025
Project 2 is being paid for by a combination of cash reserves and borrowing along with some charitable donations raised by the Imagine Foundation.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Along with lemon, cilantro, garlic and a touch of parmesan, the combination creates a refreshing spread or dip for vegetables and crackers.
—arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025
Corcovado Wilderness Lodge follows suit, with two certifications for eco-tourism, on-site purification of drinking water from rivers, and electricity generated by a combination of a generator and solar panels.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 July 2025
Project 2 is being paid for by a combination of cash reserves and borrowing along with some charitable donations raised by the Imagine Foundation.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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Within the hearts and faces of the Class of 2025 is a mixture of anticipation and apprehension — on the edge of a world that is, by turns, irreverent and weary, defiant and desperate for something more.—
F. Willis Johnson,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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This powdered drink mixture comes in cherry and berry, and both flavors are super tasty, similar to something like a less flavorful Gatorade, or maybe more like a Vitaminwater.—
WIRED,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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The deal ends up being halted at the last minute after Alex presents a merger between UBA and rival network NBN to the board and confronts Paul over his shady practices.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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After a decade of merger fever, media companies no longer believe that bigger is always better.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel.—
Christine Fernando,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Both Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello are under federal indictment in the U.S. for allegedly leading the Los Soles drug cartel.—
Antonio Maria Delgado
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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And their coalition is divided between a centrist establishment and an insurgent progressive wing with diverging priorities in addressing inequality.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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The coalition reached the fundraising goal on the final day.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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So for us, the Little Rock Zoo was the perfect mix of audience and education.—
Harley Walls,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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In the 2025 World's Best Awards, Travel + Leisure readers showed that D.C.'s best accommodations are an ideal mix of old-school landmark hotels and newcomers ready to bring us into the future.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The drama from showrunners J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan starred Josh Holloway as a getaway driver working for an Arizona crime syndicate and Rachel Hilson as an FBI agent.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Set in the Southwest in the 1972, Duster tells the story of the FBI’s first Black woman agent, Nina Hayes, played by Rachel Hilson, who will have to overcome many obstacles to stop a crime syndicate.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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His loyalty is always in question, making any alliance with him inherently unstable.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Oil and gas stocks fell after the OPEC+ alliance on Saturday agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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The result is a dynamic blend of heritage and local character that feels both fresh and iconic.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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This effect is likely due to its soothing blend of natural butters and oils.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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