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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
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Programs could combine foundational AI literacy with sector knowledge and the communication, teamwork and judgment needed in the workplace.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
He was named to the SEC's all-defensive team, has a 7-2 wingspan and ranked fourth at the combine for standing reach (9-4).
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Programs could combine foundational AI literacy with sector knowledge and the communication, teamwork and judgment needed in the workplace.
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Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
Sullivan addressed what his kind of draft prospects look like back at the NFL scouting combine in February.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
He was named to the SEC's all-defensive team, has a 7-2 wingspan and ranked fourth at the combine for standing reach (9-4).
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for combine
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Newport Beach now prohibits canopies larger than 6 feet by 6 feet and requires that the structures not be connected.
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In other words, different machines will handle different jobs while staying connected through the same software system.
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Wall Street was mixed in light trading early Thursday as chip stocks fell further and oil prices dipped near their levels before the Iran war began.
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As the amiable leader of Shinyribs, Russell and his colleagues mix rock, country, Texas blues, New Orleans funk, Memphis soul and more into an enjoyable, good-timey, bar-band blend.
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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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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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An unlikely combination of right-hander Gavin Hollowell, lefty Caleb Thielbar and right-hander Trent Thornton kept the Padres off the board over the final 2 2/3 innings to keep the game tied for the Cubs’ offense.
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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
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Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
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The roof design allows solar panels to be integrated into the building, while green roofscapes introduce vegetation that supports biodiversity and helps manage heat and rainwater.
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The technology is also being integrated into aviation safety-management practices.
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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 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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“Combine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/combine. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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