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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
In the end, the wedding really is a great combination of champagne style on a beer budget.
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
By themselves, daffodils make good borders, particularly if different color combinations are intermixed to create visual intrigue.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
As a senior, Ili projected to be arguably Orange County’s top returning linebacker with his combination of size, experience and tackling.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
The combination of automation and oversaturation has turned what should be an exciting career journey into a source of stress and disillusionment.
—Adam Fineberg, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
By themselves, daffodils make good borders, particularly if different color combinations are intermixed to create visual intrigue.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
As a senior, Ili projected to be arguably Orange County’s top returning linebacker with his combination of size, experience and tackling.
—Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
The combination of automation and oversaturation has turned what should be an exciting career journey into a source of stress and disillusionment.
—Adam Fineberg, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
Noun
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The Stanford team used its lab furnace to heat a mixture of calcium oxide – derived from commonly available limestone that's used to make cement – with another mineral containing magnesium and silicate ions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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Next, use a mixture of warm water and dish soap to wipe down shelves, drawers, and compartments.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Before the merger is finalized, there could be turbulence ahead, mainly because of CBS News.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The other sticky wicket in the Paramount-Skydance merger is Trump’s current lawsuit against CBS News.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Among them were two leaders of the now-defunct Los Zetas cartel, Mexicans Miguel Treviño Morales and his brother Omar Treviño Morales, known as Z-40 and Z-42.—
Jonathan Dienst,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Since taking office, Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on Mexico, and several Mexican cartels have been designated by the State Department as foreign terrorist organizations.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Terror is not a word used loosely by the coalition members.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Alsup handed down the order on a temporary restraining order sought by labor unions and nonprofits in a lawsuit filed by the coalition last week.—
JANIE HAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Her lengthy explanation, watched by more than 32 million viewers and shared more than 15,000 times, has been greeted with a mix of both fury and praise from X users.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cherry pie filling brings the fruit and chocolate cake mix brings the topping.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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That headline is just the tip of the iceberg of a heist syndicate targeting Nike sneakers, according to an eye-opening Los Angeles Times story connecting 10 thefts over the last year.—
Ian Servantes for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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These heists are believed to be connected to an international crime syndicate based in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, the complaint says.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Another headwind for ocean freight pricing this year is a major change in the ocean shipper alliance structure.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday's disclosures also give an idea of the scale of the administration's retreat from U.S. aid and development assistance overseas, and from decades of U.S. policy that foreign aid helps U.S. interests by stabilizing other countries and economies and building alliances.—
ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the Supermarket Shelf: The Business of Tea Experiences Whilst British grocery stores once stocked a limited amount of tea brands and blends, now retailers have tuned into selling the tea experience.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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