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as in to connect
to come together to form a single unit
the room's highly varied design elements combine to form a harmonious whole
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as in to mix
to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
combine the sugar and flour in a bowl
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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
charged that the cable companies had formed an illegal combine for the purpose of keeping rates artificially high
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as in combination
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
one of the most notorious combines in the history of organized crime
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Recent Examples of combine
Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Turn up the volume For his combine prep, Moore trained specifically for the 10 tests, such as the bench press and 5-10-5 shuttle run, required of every participant.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Looking ahead, into the franchise restaurnt industry for the balance of 2025 will reward those who combine operational discipline with strategic boldness.
—Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Greg Gutfeld is better than all of them combined, including the Moron on NBC who ruined the once great Tonight Show.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Yash-Narayana combine has unlocked the massive war chest needed to mount one of the most Indian ambitious projects in recent memory.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Turn up the volume For his combine prep, Moore trained specifically for the 10 tests, such as the bench press and 5-10-5 shuttle run, required of every participant.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combine
Verb
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CitizenShipper connects pet owners with drivers who specialize in transporting animals.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fourth episode depicts him as a negligent and emotionally abusive lover to Satan, further connecting him to the show’s previous portrayals of Saddam Hussein.—
Nick Marx,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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In Otsuki’s collection, elements of the Japanese salaryman mixed with the urbanity of Gere’s Julian Kay create a compelling blend of references that ultimately play to each designer’s strength.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For bourbon lovers, mix up a Gold Rush (all those recipes are below).—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 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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That combination of long-term discipline, patience with cash, a focus on spreads, and tax efficiency is what allows Buffett to harness interest rates not as a distraction, but as a durable competitive advantage.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Opera San Jose has partnered with Cloud4Wi, an enterprise wi-fi platform, to let audience members vote during intermission through their phones or at the lobby on what combination of lovers will end up together.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charlie inspired millions, and tonight, all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Americans of every political persuasion must unite in condemning this act.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to drop the first episode alongside the trial, see how things unfold in court, and, if possible, integrate relevant trial developments into the following episodes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lauren said the future was still wide open and that Ask Ralph could eventually become voice-activated, integrate the Collection business or be added to other platforms.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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With his back against the wall, Tony must draw on his tactical training to protect his family and survive a deadly showdown with a powerful crime syndicate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1985, Tortora was accused by several alleged ex-mobsters turned informants and state witnesses of being part of a Neapolitan crime syndicate dedicated to drug trafficking.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Article 76 allows the President to dissolve Parliament and hold elections within six months if no Prime Minister can be appointed from the majority, a coalition, or any member of Parliament.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Combine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combine. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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