combines 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of combine
1
as in connects
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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2
as in integrates
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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combines

2 of 2

noun

plural of combine
1
as in cartels
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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2
as in confederacies
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 combines
Verb
The launch marks Elon Musk’s biggest move yet toward turning X into an all-in-one platform that combines social networking, payments and everyday banking. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Major global and local activist investors are increasingly engaged, advocating for a new approach that combines McKinsey-style strategic consulting with Blackstone-like operational discipline. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Davis combines sautéed onions, bell peppers, shredded potatoes, and eggs in her batches. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 The event commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York and combines a parade with political demands for equality, inclusion and protection against discrimination. — Reuters, USA Today, 26 July 2026 For its part, DuckDuckGo combines a privatized version of Microsoft Bing's results with other sources, including its internal DuckDuckBot. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026 Its five-year-old flagship combines a multibrand retail space with a coffee shop and hosts regular events spanning music, art and fashion. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Buck Mason Draped Linen Deuce Coupe Camp Shirt This blended fabric camp shirt by Buck Mason combines the crisp hand of linen with the silky feel and light weight of lyocell. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Noun
Illinois farmers now have the right to repair their own tractors, combines and spreaders. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 CeraVe’s Resurfacing Retinol Serum combines encapsulated retinol with skin-supporting ceramides to help refine texture, smooth the look of fine lines, and promote a more even-looking complexion over time. — Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 23 June 2026 The new Palm Beach 85 flagship combines refined, timeless design with an advanced hull shape and composite layup. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Levies on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters will be dropped to 15% from 25%, and the scope of equipment qualifying for the 15% tariff will also be expanded. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 2 June 2026 At lower elevations, forecasters are increasingly focused on fire danger as dry vegetation combines with gusty winds and low humidity. — Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026 Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, the documentary focusing on Short combines rare archival footage with new interviews, The Hollywood Reporter notes. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 The food Bradenton is most famous for combines classic Florida fare with Caribbean influence. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 When commodity prices increase, farmers buy new tractors, sprayers and combines. — Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for combines
  1. connects
  2. integrates
  3. cartels
  4. coalitions
  5. unites
  6. merges
  7. syndicates
  8. alliances
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  • This discovery connects with work happening at Ames National Laboratory to better understand how materials handle nuclear operations.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • An airline can rank well overall, but if your itinerary connects through a busy, disruption-prone hub, a nonstop on another carrier may get you there with less trouble.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of connects
Verb
  • This event integrates curriculum, community, research, and industry, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
    — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ecotrak now integrates with Claude, Anthropic’s AI assistant, through a new connector that brings its operational data such as work orders, assets, locations and service providers into a conversational interface.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Definition of integrates
Noun
  • The allegation was just part of a drumbeat of US criticism over the cartels’ political protection rackets.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Otiala explains that the cartels tap into municipal pipes by paying off the people who run the water system.
    — Raul Roman, NPR, 25 July 2026
Definition of cartels
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  • Their goal is to create one million jobs and halve recidivism by building coalitions in 30 cities.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • For a long time, such coalitions tended to pull tepid critics of Israel towards public support for the ethnostate.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Definition of coalitions
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  • What unites them is the method, in which small pieces of marinated protein are threaded onto skewers and grilled over hot charcoal, where the smoke and intense heat create deeply flavorful, succulent, crispy bites.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Because football unites the world, and it was demonstrated impressively this summer.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of unites
Verb
  • Textural Elements For a room that merges style and comfort, try incorporating a variety of textures.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 July 2026
  • However, Sacramento does in fact have a restaurant that merges these cuisines in an elegant and very personal way.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of merges
Noun
  • Rather than working in large criminal syndicates as many Westerners assume, Yahoo Boys typically work alone, asking victims for money – most often in the form of gift cards.
    — Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026
  • Until then, global syndicates will happily roll the dice on street-level arrests while the corporate entities handling the cash enable the pipeline.
    — Ari Maas, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of syndicates
Noun
  • Kenny Omega retained his AEW World Championship against Kevin Knight, but the real story unfolded afterward as Will Ospreay dramatically defied the Death Riders, saving Omega from a post-match attack and hinting at a major shift in alliances.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • These trips ranged from goodwill visits to maintain old alliances to attempts to build new connections after the collapse of the Soviet empire.
    — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026
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