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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
Experts say the combination of soccer revelry, high temperatures and Atlanta’s trademark humidity poses health risks that attendees and event organizers need to pay attention to.
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Both are referential, packed with Lynchian flourishes and Stephen King Easter eggs, but at the same time like nothing else onscreen, a combination of slapstick humor and genuinely frightening jump scares that feels all its own.
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Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Working with Clive Sutton will allow more customers to experience the combination of bold design, everyday usability, and performance that defines Corvette.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
During Friday’s practice sessions, Hamilton could do no better than fifth, behind various combinations of Mercedes, Verstappen, and McLaren.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Both are referential, packed with Lynchian flourishes and Stephen King Easter eggs, but at the same time like nothing else onscreen, a combination of slapstick humor and genuinely frightening jump scares that feels all its own.
—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Working with Clive Sutton will allow more customers to experience the combination of bold design, everyday usability, and performance that defines Corvette.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
During Friday’s practice sessions, Hamilton could do no better than fifth, behind various combinations of Mercedes, Verstappen, and McLaren.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for combination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combination
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Sprinkle 5 tablespoons ice water over mixture and continue using folding motion to combine until small portion of dough holds together when squeezed in palm of your hand, adding up to 2 tablespoons remaining ice water if necessary.
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Friedland describes the ritual with the mixture of reverence and annoyance that marks many of his best observations.
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Having earned a law degree from Harvard, Warsh joined the investment bank’s mergers and acquisitions department in 1995, the nucleus where negotiation meets financial expertise.
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The merger of the two giants who sit behind only CJ CGV as top Korean cinema chains was expected to reshape a market that has been slowly recovering – but only slowly – since box office revenues collapsed during the pandemic.
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They're outnumbered already, and the Mexican cartel HQ is closer.
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The country had spent the last decade grappling with a war between the state and the myriad narco-terrorist cartels.
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The operation was a testament to the growing effectiveness of a multinational coalition of urban search-and-rescue squads.
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In addition to Loop Capital, the development coalition that comprises Oakland Acquisition Company includes sports agent Bill Duffy and real-estate developer Alan Dones.
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That's regardless of their pitch mix, velocities, or athletic ability.
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Screenwriter Jack Thorne, working from the character created by author Nancy Springer, throws all manner of secrets, sunken treasure and a British colonialism subplot into a convoluted mix.
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With the merging of offshore wind power with oil and gas operations, this project aims to drive down the carbon emissions generated by daily offshore oilfield activities.
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But that’s in part because the district took preemptive measures to cut costs this year, including 5% to 10% cuts across all departments and the merging of two middle schools.
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Lucky Number Slevin, a movie about mistaken identity, rival crime syndicates, and assassins, was, for some reason (Josh Hartnett), one of the comfort movies of my childhood.
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The following day, the syndicate said its Alexandria branch was closely monitoring developments surrounding the allegations at al-Shatabi Hospital.
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The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance has warned.
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As Miranda works to protect the magazine's influence, old alliances and rivalries are tested, putting Andy in the middle of another complicated chapter in her career.
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“Combination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combination. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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